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A bill to improve the removal of lead from drinking water in public housing.

USA115th CongressS-3492| Senate 
| Updated: 9/25/2018
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018 This bill addresses the removal of lead from drinking water in federally assisted housing. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to require specified testing and remediation with respect to water service lines containing lead; authorizes HUD to inspect all sources of lead contamination in federally assisted housing and to mitigate sources of lead exposure; establishes a grant program for states and local governments to create inventories of water service lines containing lead and to test for lead in the drinking water at child care facilities, schools, and public water fountains; and allows recipients of certain HUD assistance to use such assistance to replace water fixtures and service lines containing lead.
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Timeline
Sep 25, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6887
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 25, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • September 25, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6887
    Introduced in House


  • September 25, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 25, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6887: To improve the removal of lead from drinking water in public housing.
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply

A bill to improve the removal of lead from drinking water in public housing.

USA115th CongressS-3492| Senate 
| Updated: 9/25/2018
Get the Lead Out of Assisted Housing Act of 2018 This bill addresses the removal of lead from drinking water in federally assisted housing. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to require specified testing and remediation with respect to water service lines containing lead; authorizes HUD to inspect all sources of lead contamination in federally assisted housing and to mitigate sources of lead exposure; establishes a grant program for states and local governments to create inventories of water service lines containing lead and to test for lead in the drinking water at child care facilities, schools, and public water fountains; and allows recipients of certain HUD assistance to use such assistance to replace water fixtures and service lines containing lead.
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Timeline
Sep 25, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6887
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 25, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • September 25, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6887
    Introduced in House


  • September 25, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 25, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6887: To improve the removal of lead from drinking water in public housing.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply