GLLC 2020 Virtual Meetings Briefing Book

Bill

Description

Sponsor

Status

H.R. 3616 (Clean Standards for PFAS Act)

Add PFAS to the Clean Water Act’s Toxic Pollutants List

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (New Hampshire)

Referred to Water Resources and

Environment Subcommittee

H.R. 3677

Update Lead and Copper Rule, lowering lead action level from 15 parts per billion (ppb) to 10 ppb by 2020 and 5 ppb by 2026 End practice of “blending,” which results in partially treated or untreated wastewater being mixed with fully treated water before being discharged; create Great Lakes Green Infrastructure Grant Program Provide assistance to states, municipalities to replace drinking water in fountains manufactured prior to 1988 Reauthorize Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; increase authorization level from $300 million to $375 million in Fiscal Year 2022 and increase funding by $25 million per year until it reaches $475 million in FY 2026 Require a Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study to assess threats and resiliency measures for coastal communities Invest $250 billion in water safety, affordability and sustainability, including replacement of lead service lines Establish up to five Centers of Excellence to promote green stormwater infrastructure

U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (Michigan)

Referred to Energy and Commerce Committee

H.R. 3894 and S. 2210 (Great Lakes Water Protection Act)

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (Illinois) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (Illinois)

Referred to committees

H.R. 3949 (Drinking Water in Playgrounds and Parks Act)

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (New York)

Referred to Energy and Commerce Committee

H.R. 4031 (Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act)

U.S. Rep. David Joyce (Ohio)

Passed by House

H.R. 4032 (Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Act)

U.S. Rep. John Katko (New York)

Referred to Water Resources and

Environment Subcommittee

H.R. 4033 and S. 2466 (Water Justice Act)

U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (Michigan) and U.S. Kamala Harris (California) U.S. Rep. Denny Heck (Washington) and U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (New Mexico) U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham (South Carolina)

Referred to committees

H.R. 4266 and S. 2456 (Clean Water Through Green Infrastructure Act) H.R. 4828 (Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act)

Referred to committees

Extend authorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

Referred to Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

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