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Introduced
04/18/2018
04/18/2018
In Committee
04/18/2018
04/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Water, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water. The study must identify: pharmaceuticals and personal care products that have been detected in the sources; the levels at which the pharmaceuticals and products have been detected; the origins of pharmaceuticals and products found in drinking water; the effects of the pharmaceuticals and products on humans, the environment, and the safety of drinking water; and methods to control, limit, treat, or prevent the presence of pharmaceuticals and products in sources of drinking water.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (which include cosmetics) in sources of drinking water. The study must identify the specific pharmaceuticals and personal care products detected, their levels, their sources, their effects on humans, the environment, and drinking water safety, as well as methods to control, limit, treat, or prevent their presence. The EPA must consult with relevant federal agencies and stakeholders in conducting the study and submit a report to Congress within 4 years.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 04/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5548/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5548/BILLS-115hr5548ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5548/BILLS-115hr5548ih.pdf.pdf |
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