This bill seeks to enhance the safety of drinking water in educational settings by amending the Safe Drinking Water Act. It mandates the Administrator to provide grants to local educational agencies for the installation of certified point-of-use filtration systems in schools and child care programs. These filtration systems are intended for two primary purposes: as a preventative measure to reduce potential exposure to lead contamination before testing, and for the remediation of identified lead contamination in drinking water. This ensures a proactive and reactive approach to safeguarding children's health. To support these efforts, the bill significantly increases the authorized appropriations for the grant program. Funding is set to rise incrementally from $60,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 to $72,000,000 in fiscal year 2030 , providing sustained financial support for lead mitigation initiatives.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Environmental Protection
Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-8614| House
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This bill seeks to enhance the safety of drinking water in educational settings by amending the Safe Drinking Water Act. It mandates the Administrator to provide grants to local educational agencies for the installation of certified point-of-use filtration systems in schools and child care programs. These filtration systems are intended for two primary purposes: as a preventative measure to reduce potential exposure to lead contamination before testing, and for the remediation of identified lead contamination in drinking water. This ensures a proactive and reactive approach to safeguarding children's health. To support these efforts, the bill significantly increases the authorized appropriations for the grant program. Funding is set to rise incrementally from $60,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 to $72,000,000 in fiscal year 2030 , providing sustained financial support for lead mitigation initiatives.