House Bill 4253
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4253
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit chromium-6 in drinking water. Specifically, the bill directs the EPA to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, which must include a filtration requirement. Adverse health effects associated with exposure to chromium-6 include some types of cancer. Chromium-6 occurs naturally and it is also produced by industrial processes. It is used in coating to protect metals from corrosion, stainless steel production, wood preservation, and textile dyeing.
June 30, 2021
07/01/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
06/30/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/30/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM