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Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5513| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2019
Joseph P. Kennedy

Joseph P. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2019 This bill revises the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) program and the drinking water SRF program. Both programs provide financial assistance for water infrastructure. The bill removes the 30-year term limits for loans under the SRF programs. Thus, new loans under the programs may have terms up to the projected useful life of the projects. Loan terms for existing loans may, on agreement of the parties to the loan, be extended. In addition, the bill allows states to use a percentage of SRF funds to replace pipes, plumbing fittings, and fixtures that carry water contaminated with lead or perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) at certain state, municipal, or tribal facilities (e.g., schools, parks, and senior centers) that provide the public or employees with drinking water. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
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Timeline
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Dec 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Dec 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 8, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3160
Introduced in Senate
  • December 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 19, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • December 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • December 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • January 8, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3160
    Introduced in Senate

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-3160: Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2020
Congressional oversightGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesState and local financeWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supply

Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5513| House 
| Updated: 12/20/2019
Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2019 This bill revises the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) program and the drinking water SRF program. Both programs provide financial assistance for water infrastructure. The bill removes the 30-year term limits for loans under the SRF programs. Thus, new loans under the programs may have terms up to the projected useful life of the projects. Loan terms for existing loans may, on agreement of the parties to the loan, be extended. In addition, the bill allows states to use a percentage of SRF funds to replace pipes, plumbing fittings, and fixtures that carry water contaminated with lead or perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) at certain state, municipal, or tribal facilities (e.g., schools, parks, and senior centers) that provide the public or employees with drinking water. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
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Timeline
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Dec 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Dec 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 8, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3160
Introduced in Senate
  • December 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 19, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • December 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • December 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • January 8, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3160
    Introduced in Senate
Joseph P. Kennedy

Joseph P. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-3160: Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesState and local financeWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supply