US SB3015 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 6 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-06-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 6 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-06-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Water Affordability Act This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to require the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a pilot program that awards grants to at least 10 eligible entities to assist low-income and environmentally at-risk households maintain access to sanitation and drinking water services. In order to be eligible for grants, entities must be municipalities, or public entities that own or operate public water systems, that are affected by consent decrees related to compliance with standards under that Act.
Title
Water Affordability Act
Sponsors
Sen. Kamala Harris [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-06-06 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2328 (Related) 2017-05-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subjects
Environmental protection
Poverty and welfare assistance
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply
Poverty and welfare assistance
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/3015/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3015/BILLS-115s3015is.pdf |