Drinking Water Protection Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 20, 2014)
Drinking Water Protection Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan for assessing and managing risks associated with cyanotoxins in drinking water provided by public water systems. (Cyanotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.)
Requires the plan to include steps and time lines to:
- evaluate the risk to human health from drinking water contaminated with cyanotoxins;
- establish, publish, and update a comprehensive list of cyanotoxins that are harmful to human health;
- summarize the known adverse human health effects of cyanotoxins and the factors that cause cyanobacteria to grow rapidly and make toxins;
- determine whether to publish health advisories for harmful cyanotoxins and establish relevant guidance;
- recommend feasible treatment options; and
- enter into cooperative agreements with, and provide technical assistance to, affected states and public water systems to manage risks associated with cyanotoxins.
What just happenedNov 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 20, 2014
- Nov 21, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
- Nov 20, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Nov 20, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 20, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House