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H.Res. 147 (115th)

Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States.

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Introduced

17 February 2017

Last action

24 February 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

Subjects

Environment, Taxation

Source updated

3 January 2025

Environment · Taxation

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Summary

Recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens. Urges state and local governments and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set standards for hexavalent chromium in drinking water. Encourages the consideration of a tax break for purchase of a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium. Urges government agencies to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.

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Timeline

  1. 17 February 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 February 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 February 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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