To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes.

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.

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Timeline

1. 30 June 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 June 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 June 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 July 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 30 June 2021 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 June 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 June 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 June 2021

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Sponsors

• Al Green · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

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