S. 3590 · 116th Congress
Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020
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BarrassoSponsor3 cosponsors · 2 D, 1 R
3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill addresses drinking water infrastructure, including by
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate · May 11, 2020
Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020
This bill addresses drinking water infrastructure, including by
- revising and reauthorizing programs regarding tribal water systems and emergency situations affecting public water systems,
- expanding the allowable uses of certain grants to include remediation of groundwater contamination,
- expanding the allowable uses of assistance for public water systems serving small and disadvantaged communities, and
- establishing a pilot program utilizing mapping to reduce lead in drinking water.
The bill also requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national primary drinking water regulation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020
Latest action (Oct 23, 2020): By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.
Policy area: Environmental Protection · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 4, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.