H.R. 212 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Drinking Water Protection Act
H.R. 212 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the Drinking Water Protection Act, became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2015, sponsored by Robert E. Latta with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 114-45
What it does
Drinking Water Protection Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and submit to Congress a strategic plan for assessing and managing risks associated with algal toxins in drinking water provided by public water systems. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, have the ability to produce cyanotoxins, or algal toxins.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and management of the risk of algal toxins in drinking water, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
Robert E. Latta (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 24, 2015
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2015
- Became lawAug 7, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-45. (Aug 7, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 24, 2015 · Passed375–37
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015
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- S. 1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act
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