Senate Bill 755
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Emergency Water Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 16, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
755
Congress
117
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
Emergency Water Infrastructure Improvements Act of 2021
This bill provides financial support for water infrastructure.
Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency for grants under the drinking water state revolving fund program to address contaminants in drinking water, which may include the repair and replacement of water distribution system components.
Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to provide a specified amount of funding to address contaminants in drinking water from unobligated amounts of certain funds provided for economic development assistance programs.
March 16, 2021
03/16/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
03/16/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM