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Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States.

USA115th CongressHRES-147| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2017
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens. Urges state and local governments and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set standards for hexavalent chromium in drinking water. Encourages the consideration of a tax break for purchase of a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium. Urges government agencies to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.
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Feb 17, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 17, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • February 17, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • February 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Environmental Protection

CancerEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMetalsState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply

Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States.

USA115th CongressHRES-147| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2017
Recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens. Urges state and local governments and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set standards for hexavalent chromium in drinking water. Encourages the consideration of a tax break for purchase of a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium. Urges government agencies to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.
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Timeline
Feb 17, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 17, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • February 17, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • February 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMetalsState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply