H.R. 4479 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Families of Flint Act
H.R. 4479 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 4, 2016, sponsored by Daniel T. Kildee with 173 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 173
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Families of Flint Act This bill provides support for Flint, Michigan in addressing lead in the city's drinking water and related issues. The bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act by establishing a 10-year grant program to ensure that Flint's drinking water does not contain: (1) lead levels that threaten public health or the environment, or (2) other drinking water contaminants and pathogens that threaten public health.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel T. Kildee (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 173 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H598) (Feb 9, 2016)
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- H.R. 2576: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
- S.J.Res. 22: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 71: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule…
- H.J.Res. 72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule…
- H.J.Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015
- S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
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