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- H.R.4797
H.R.4797: GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced March 17, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 or the GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible entities (i.e., certain water systems, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies) for reducing lead levels in water for human consumption. Grant funds may be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
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| March 17, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 17, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) |