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Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for (CLEARR) Drinking Water Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1613| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2019
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (12)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act of 2019 This bill generally revises provisions related to drinking water quality standards. Specifically, the bill provides for additional inspections of a public water system after certain standards violations; requires notification to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health agencies of serious standards violations; reauthorizes through FY2024 a grant program to assist the public water systems of disadvantaged and underserved communities to comply with drinking water requirements; and allows for grants to community organizations that provide education to minority, tribal, and low-income communities regarding drinking water contaminants.
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Timeline
May 22, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 22, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommunity life and organizationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndian social and development programsMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWater qualityWater use and supply

Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for (CLEARR) Drinking Water Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1613| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2019
Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act of 2019 This bill generally revises provisions related to drinking water quality standards. Specifically, the bill provides for additional inspections of a public water system after certain standards violations; requires notification to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health agencies of serious standards violations; reauthorizes through FY2024 a grant program to assist the public water systems of disadvantaged and underserved communities to comply with drinking water requirements; and allows for grants to community organizations that provide education to minority, tribal, and low-income communities regarding drinking water contaminants.
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Timeline
May 22, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 22, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (12)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommunity life and organizationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndian social and development programsMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWater qualityWater use and supply