NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2020

Summary

NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2020 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by federal entities; and appoint one or more officers or employees of NIST to liaise with nonfederal entities that are conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing. The bill defines premise plumbing as the water distribution system within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. This term also includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment; and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances.

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Timeline

1. 3 March 2020

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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2. 3 March 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 March 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 3 March 2020 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 March 2020

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Sponsors

• Matt Cartwright · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] · D · Sponsor
• Tony Cárdenas · D · Sponsor
• Betty McCollum · D · Sponsor
• Joseph Morelle · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• · hssy00 · Standing

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