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US HR2257

To require lead testing in Department of Defense Education Activity schools, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
04/10/2019
In Committee
04/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To require lead testing in Department of Defense Education Activity schools, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Defense to test for, and mitigate, the presence of lead-based paint and lead in drinking water in schools that are (1) owned or operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity; or (2) providing educational programs pursuant to agreements to provide elementary and secondary education to military dependents, domestically or overseas.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to test for and mitigate the presence of lead-based paint and lead in drinking water in schools that are owned or operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity or that provide educational programs to military dependents, both domestically and overseas. The bill sets standards for the testing and mitigation process, requires the Department to notify parents, guardians, and employees of the test results, and mandates that the Department report to Congress on the activities carried out under this bill.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 04/11/2019)

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