House Bill 7258
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Water for Public Health Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7258
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Water for Public Health Act
This bill authorizes Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance during a public health emergency to include efforts to provide individuals with access to potable water and basic sanitation.
Specifically, FEMA may, during an emergency period, provide every individual access to potable water and basic sanitation through the use of federal agencies. It may also make grants to carry out such efforts, including
- installation of mobile water stations and hand washing facilities,
- distribution or delivery of emergency bottled water and personal and home sanitization products,
- reconnection of water utility service, and
- moratorium on water utility shutoffs.
FEMA may reimburse state, local, or tribal governments that provided such services.
June 18, 2020
06/19/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
06/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:57:04 AM