H.R. 6424 · 114th Congress
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016
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This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to:
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Dec 2, 2016
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to:
- establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience;
- conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by federal entities; and
- appoint one or more officers or employees of the NIST to liaise with non-federal entities that are conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing.
The bill defines "premise plumbing" as the water distribution system within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. This term also includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment, and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016
Latest action (Dec 2, 2016): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 2, 2016
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.