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H.R. 3588Became Law

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

What just happenedDec 20, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-64.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6](R-OH)Sponsor
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateDec 9, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseDec 2, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseNov 21, 2013
  • Public LawDec 21, 2013
  1. Dec 20, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-64.

  2. Dec 20, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-64.

  3. Dec 20, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 18, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 17, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8899-8900)

  9. Dec 17, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8899-8900)

  10. Dec 9, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 2, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 613). (text: CR H7371-7372)

  12. Dec 2, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 613).(text: CR H7371-7372)

  13. Dec 2, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7374)

  14. Dec 2, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  15. Dec 2, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3588.

  16. Dec 2, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7371-7373)

  17. Dec 2, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  18. Nov 21, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  19. Nov 21, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Nov 21, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 20, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 17, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Passed House without amendmentDec 2, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Introduced in HouseNov 21, 2013

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 — Informed