House Bill 5548
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Water, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 18, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5548
Congress
115
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
Water, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act
This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water. The study must identify:
- pharmaceuticals and personal care products that have been detected in the sources;
- the levels at which the pharmaceuticals and products have been detected;
- the origins of pharmaceuticals and products found in drinking water;
- the effects of the pharmaceuticals and products on humans, the environment, and the safety of drinking water; and
- methods to control, limit, treat, or prevent the presence of pharmaceuticals and products in sources of drinking water.
April 18, 2018
04/18/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/18/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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