H.R. 6552 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Emergency Water is a Human Right Act
H.R. 6552 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 17, 2020, sponsored by Rashida Tlaib with 68 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 17, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
What it does
Emergency Water is a Human Right Act This bill creates a grant program, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, to provide funds to states and Indian tribes to assist low-income households that pay a high proportion of household income for drinking water and wastewater services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 68 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 17, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Apr 20, 2020)
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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