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US HR4908

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
01/30/2018
In Committee
02/02/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools in the form of grants to replace drinking water fountains manufactured before 1988, which may contain lead. The bill authorizes up to $5 million per fiscal year from 2019 to 2023 to fund the grant program. The bill also updates the definitions in the Safe Drinking Water Act to include drinking water fountains alongside drinking water coolers, ensuring the law covers both types of equipment.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. (on 02/02/2018)

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