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H.R. 3588 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013

H.R. 3588 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Nov 21, 2013, sponsored by Bill Johnson with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Nov 21, 2013
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Public law
Public Law 113-64

What it does

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consi…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Johnson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 21, 2013
  • Passed the HouseDec 2, 2013
  • Passed the SenateDec 17, 2013
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2013
  • Became lawDec 20, 2013

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-64. (Dec 20, 2013)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Dec 2, 2013 · Passed
    384–0

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3588 (113th Congress): Community Fire Safety Act of 2013,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/113-hr-3588/community-fire-safety-act-of-2013 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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