S. 3874 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
S. 3874 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Sep 29, 2010, sponsored by Barbara Boxer with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 111-380
What it does
Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt from prohibitions on the use or sale of lead pipes, solder, and flux: (1) pipes or pipe or plumbing fittings or fixtures, including backflow preventers, that are used exclusively for nonpotable services such as manufacturing, industrial processing, irrigation, outdoor watering or any other uses where the water is not anticipated to be used f…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barbara Boxer (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 2 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2010
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 17, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-380. (Jan 4, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 17, 2010 · Passed226–109
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water ActHouse · Dec 17, 2010
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