Senate Bill 1613
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for (CLEARR) Drinking Water Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1613
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 22, 2019
05/22/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
05/22/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:42 AM