Water Use And Supply
US Congress 116th Congress
Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements for (CLEARR) Drinking Water Act of 2019 [S.1613]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
Generally revises provisions related to drinking water quality standards. Specifically, the bill provides for additional inspections of a public water system after certain standards violations; requires notification to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health agencies of serious standards violations; reauthorizes through FY2024 a grant program to assist the public water systems of disadvantaged and underserved communities to comply with drinking water requirements; and allows for grants to community organizations that provide
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/22/2019
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 116th Congress
Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act [S.1570]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
Authorizes the use of certain Bureau of Reclamation facilities and federal land, excluding facilities and land in California, to convey water to recharge certain aquifers.
Sponsored by: Sen. James E. Risch
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-155. on 10/29/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act [HB-2871]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
Authorizes the use of certain Bureau of Reclamation facilities and federal land, excluding facilities and land in California, to convey water to recharge certain aquifers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Russ Fulcher
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 06/25/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
REPAIR Act Reinventing Economic Partnerships And Infrastructure Redevelopment Act [S.1535]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Energy ]
[Air Quality ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
Addresses the financing of infrastructure projects through the establishment of the Infrastructure Financing Authority (IFA) and increases the national limitation on the amount of tax-exempt highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds. Specifically, the bill directs the IFA to provide direct loans and loan guarantees to facilitate certain infrastructure projects that are economically viable, in the public interest, and of regional or national significance, including the construction, consolidation, alteration, or repair of airports and air
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/16/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. [S.1528]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Finance ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Establishes a U.S. Green Bank to finance climate change mitigation and adaptation projects at the state and local level by capitalizing regional, state, and municipal green banks. The Department of the Treasury must issue green bonds to provide the bank with (1) an initial capitalization of $10 billion; and (2) additional capitalization, upon the bank's request, of no more than $50 billion in aggregate at any one time. The bill also establishes in the Treasury a revolving Green Bank Establishment Fund.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/16/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
PFAS Release Disclosure Act PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act of 2019 [S.1507]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Defense ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Healthcare ]
Requires regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, in relation to safe drinking water and the management of toxic chemicals. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. (Sec. 101) This section requires specified PFAS to be immediately included in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In general, PFAS that are being assessed for toxicity
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Committee On Environment And Public Works. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 06/19/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019 [S.1473]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a maximum contaminant level goal as well as a national primary drinking water regulation for certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. The substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/15/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act [HB-2741]
[Infrastructure ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Climate Change ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Reauthorizes a variety of programs and creates new programs for infrastructure development, including communication, drinking water, energy, or health care infrastructure. The bill provides support for communication infrastructure, such as funding to expand broadband internet access, or implement next generation 9-1-1 systems. In addition, the bill reauthorizes the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund through FY2024 and provides support for drinking water infrastructure, including support to: (1) remove and replace sources of lead in drinking water;
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 06/04/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act of 2019 [HB-2705]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
The bill establishes a Water Infrastructure Trust Fund for the Environmental Protection Agency to use for capitalization grants under the clean water state revolving fund or drinking water state revolving fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment And Climate Change. on 05/15/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
P3 Act Preventing Pollution through Partnerships Act [HB-2718]
[Environmental ]
[Finance ]
[Taxes ]
[Water ]
[Infrastructure ]
Allows state and local governments to issue green infrastructure bonds as tax-exempt private activity bonds. The bonds are not subject to the state volume caps that apply to certain tax-exempt private activity bonds. A green infrastructure bond must be issued as part of an issuance that requires 95% or more of the net proceeds to be used to develop, carry out, or certify approved green infrastructure projects. The approved projects are to construct, rehabilitate, maintain, or repair green infrastructure that has been certified by the state in which
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Denny Heck
Introduced In House on 05/14/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Global Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing Act of 2019 [S.1427]
[Manufacturing ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Science ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Expands the scope of the Network for Manufacturing Innovation program, makes changes to the funding design for the centers for manufacturing innovation, and directs interagency collaboration to develop national certifications for advanced manufacturing workforce skills. The Network for Manufacturing Innovation program established a nationwide network of centers for manufacturing innovation, each of which has a unique technological concentration. The bill expands the definition of a center for manufacturing innovation to make eligible for inclusion
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-291. on 11/16/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019 [HB-2665]
[Energy ]
[Water ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for implementing advanced and innovative technology-based solutions that will improve the energy or efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/17/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2019 [HB-2664]
[Energy ]
[Construction ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Revises energy performance requirements for federal buildings, including by requiring agencies to begin installing energy and conservation measures that are life-cycle cost effective.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott H. Peters
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 05/13/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
PFAS Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-2626]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Defense ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
Addresses the remediation of water or land that is contaminated from certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) originating from federal facilities or sites, including the Department of Defense's sites or facilities. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Upon state request, federal departments or agencies must expedite cooperative agreements with states to address the contamination—or suspected contamination—of drinking
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel T. Kildee
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/26/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
PFAS User Fee Act of 2019 [HB-2570]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Creates a fee to provide support for the treatment of drinking water contaminated with certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a fee for the manufacture of PFAS. Revenue generated from the fees must be made available for a grant program. Under the program, the EPA must make grants
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/26/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2019 [HB-2607]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Water ]
[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
Revises provisions regarding certain forest management activities conducted by the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior. The bill establishes categorical exclusions from environmental review for activities such as responding to an infestation or protecting a municipal water supply. For certain forest management activities, including those developed through a collaborative process, an environmental review may compare the impact of the proposed activity only to the impact of taking no action.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin C. Peterson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 06/07/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
PFAS Accountability Act of 2019 [S.1372]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Defense ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
Addresses the remediation of water or land that is contaminated from certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) originating from federal facilities or sites, including the Department of Defense's sites or facilities. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Upon state request, federal departments or agencies must expedite cooperative agreements with states to address the contamination—or suspected contamination—of drinking
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/08/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Protecting America's Wilderness Act [HB-2546]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Recreation ]
[Water ]
[Energy ]
[Mining ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Climate Change ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Construction ]
[Tourism ]
[Animals ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Designates wilderness areas, potential wilderness areas, recreation areas, scenic areas, trails, and wild and scenic rivers in Colorado, California, and Washington, among other things. TITLE I--COLORADO WILDERNESS Colorado Wilderness Act of 2020 (Sec. 102) The bill designates specified federal lands in Colorado as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. If the Bureau of Reclamation determines that lands within the West Elk Wilderness Addition are necessary for the future expansion of the Blue Mesa Reservoir,
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Diana DeGette
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/13/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
American Mineral Security Act [S.1317]
[Mining ]
[Energy ]
[Science ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Addresses the availability, development, and production of domestic critical minerals. The President must coordinate the appropriate agencies to implement U.S. policy regarding critical minerals, including to establish an analytical and forecasting capability for identifying critical mineral market factors so as to avoid supply shortages, mitigate price volatility, and prepare for demand growth and other market shifts. Among other things, the bill provides statutory authority for the U.S. Geological Survey to designate and update every three years
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 116-131. on 10/22/2019
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 [HB-2500]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. on 08/11/2020