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Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3590| Senate 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 This bill addresses drinking water infrastructure, including by revising and reauthorizing programs regarding tribal water systems and emergency situations affecting public water systems, expanding the allowable uses of certain grants to include remediation of groundwater contamination, expanding the allowable uses of assistance for public water systems serving small and disadvantaged communities, and establishing a pilot program utilizing mapping to reduce lead in drinking water. The bill also requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national primary drinking water regulation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

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Timeline
May 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 6, 2020
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S.Hrg. 116-201.
May 11, 2020
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 11, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Oct 23, 2020
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.
  • May 4, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 6, 2020
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S.Hrg. 116-201.


  • May 11, 2020
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 11, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.


  • October 23, 2020
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-2674: Assuring Quality Water Infrastructure Act
  • HR 116-6622: Assuring Quality Water Infrastructure Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChild care and developmentChild healthCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndian social and development programsLow- and moderate-income housingMinority healthRural conditions and developmentState and local financeUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWater qualityWater resources fundingWater storageWater use and supply

Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3590| Senate 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 This bill addresses drinking water infrastructure, including by revising and reauthorizing programs regarding tribal water systems and emergency situations affecting public water systems, expanding the allowable uses of certain grants to include remediation of groundwater contamination, expanding the allowable uses of assistance for public water systems serving small and disadvantaged communities, and establishing a pilot program utilizing mapping to reduce lead in drinking water. The bill also requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national primary drinking water regulation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
May 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 6, 2020
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S.Hrg. 116-201.
May 11, 2020
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 11, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Oct 23, 2020
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.
  • May 4, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 6, 2020
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S.Hrg. 116-201.


  • May 11, 2020
    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 11, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.


  • October 23, 2020
    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 116-284.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-2674: Assuring Quality Water Infrastructure Act
  • HR 116-6622: Assuring Quality Water Infrastructure Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChild care and developmentChild healthCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndian social and development programsLow- and moderate-income housingMinority healthRural conditions and developmentState and local financeUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWater qualityWater resources fundingWater storageWater use and supply