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S.1783: Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced May 20, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2021
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 20, 2021
Bill Summary
Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021 This bill establishes several loan programs to assist households with paying utility bills for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management, energy (e.g., electricity, natural gas, or propane), and internet services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the programs, the utilities may apply for loans that are equal to the amount of the payment shortfall from their customers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| May 20, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |