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To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-4253| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit chromium-6 in drinking water. Specifically, the bill directs the EPA to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, which must include a filtration requirement. Adverse health effects associated with exposure to chromium-6 include some types of cancer. Chromium-6 occurs naturally and it is also produced by industrial processes. It is used in coating to protect metals from corrosion, stainless steel production, wood preservation, and textile dyeing.
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Timeline
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCancerEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMetalsWater qualityWater use and supply

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-4253| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit chromium-6 in drinking water. Specifically, the bill directs the EPA to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, which must include a filtration requirement. Adverse health effects associated with exposure to chromium-6 include some types of cancer. Chromium-6 occurs naturally and it is also produced by industrial processes. It is used in coating to protect metals from corrosion, stainless steel production, wood preservation, and textile dyeing.
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Timeline
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • June 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCancerEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMetalsWater qualityWater use and supply