H.R. 2206 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Grassroots Rural Water Systems Act
H.R. 2206 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 30, 2009, sponsored by Bob Etheridge with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
What it does
Grassroots Rural Water Systems Act - Calls for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prioritize the type of technical assistance that small communities find is the most beneficial. Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to authorize: (1) increased appropriations to the Administrator of EPA for FY2010-FY2015 for technical assistance to enable small public water systems to comply with national primary drinking water regulatio…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Etheridge (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. (May 4, 2009)
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