House Bill 6064
116th Congress(2019-2020)
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 3, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6064
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2020
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to
- establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience;
- conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by federal entities; and
- appoint one or more officers or employees of NIST to liaise with nonfederal entities that are conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing.
The bill defines premise plumbing as the water distribution system within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. This term also includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment; and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances.
March 3, 2020
03/03/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
03/03/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:36 PM