US S2588

Bill

GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016

Introduced
02/25/2016

In Committee
02/25/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible entities (i.e., certain water systems, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies) for reducing lead levels in water for human consumption. Grant funds may be used to assist low-income homeowners in carrying out lead reduction projects, as long as the grant amount does not exceed the cost of replacing the privately owned portion of the service line. If an eligible entity uses funds for replacing lead service lines, it must: (1) notify customers of the planned replacement of any publicly owned portion of the lead service line; (2) inform each customer that it will replace the public portion of the line only if it obtains the customer's consent to simultaneously replace the privately owned portion of the line; and (3) demonstrate that it has considered multiple options for reducing lead in drinking water, including an evaluation of options for corrosion control.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016, requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a grant program to help eligible entities, such as water systems, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, reduce lead levels in drinking water. These grants can be used to assist low-income homeowners with projects to replace lead pipes and fixtures, but the grant amount for homeowners cannot exceed the cost of replacing the privately owned part of the water service line. If a grant is used for replacing lead service lines, the entity must inform customers about the planned replacement of the public portion and require customer consent to also replace the private portion simultaneously, while also demonstrating that they've explored various methods for lead reduction, including controlling corrosion.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Ben Cardin (D)*, Barbara Boxer (D), Kirsten Gillibrand (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 02/25/2016)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2588/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2588/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2588/BILLS-114s2588is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2588/BILLS-114s2588is.pdf.pdf
BillText	http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s2588is/pdf/BILLS-114s2588is.pdf
Bill	http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s2588is/pdf/BILLS-114s2588is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR4797	GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.	Same As
S2821	Testing, Removal, and Updated Evaluations of Lead Everywhere in America for Dramatic Enhancements that Restore Safety to Homes, Infrastructure, and Pipes Act of 2016 True LEADership Act of 2016	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related
S2848	Water Resources Development Act of 2016	Held at the desk.	Related

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