US HB5753 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on November 20 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-11-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 20 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-11-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Drinking Water Protection Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan for assessing and managing risks associated with cyanotoxins in drinking water provided by public water systems. (Cyanotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.) Requires the plan to include steps and time lines to: evaluate the risk to human health from drinking water contaminated with cyanotoxins; establish, publish, and update a comprehensive list of cyanotoxins that are harmful to human health; summarize the known adverse human health effects of cyanotoxins and the factors that cause cyanobacteria to grow rapidly and make toxins; determine whether to publish health advisories for harmful cyanotoxins and establish relevant guidance; recommend feasible treatment options; and enter into cooperative agreements with, and provide technical assistance to, affected states and public water systems to manage risks associated with cyanotoxins.
Title
Drinking Water Protection Act
Sponsors
Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] | Rep. Candice Miller [R-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-11-21 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy. |
2014-11-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Subjects
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental protection
Environmental technology
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Water quality
Water use and supply
Environmental protection
Environmental technology
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records
Water quality
Water use and supply
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5753/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr5753/BILLS-113hr5753ih.pdf |