US HR147 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 17 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States. Recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens. Urges state and local governments and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set standards for hexavalent chromium in drinking water. Encourages the consideration of a tax break for purchase of a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium. Urges government agencies to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.

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Title

Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-02-24HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2017-02-17HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2017-02-17HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2017-02-17HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2017-02-17HouseIntroduced in House

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