House Bill 2155
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2155
Congress
117
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2021
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), before releasing water from a flood risk management project, to determine whether the water is contaminated with cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) based on tests conducted by the USACE, another federal agency, or the state in which the project is located. If the water is contaminated, the USACE must notify the public and affected governments of the contamination, its planned release, and the potential effects on human health.
March 23, 2021
03/24/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
03/23/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/23/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:04 PM