S. 611 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act
S. 611 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2015, sponsored by Roger F. Wicker with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 114-98
What it does
Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act (Sec. 4) This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize through FY2020 the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) program providing technical assistance to small public water systems in complying with national primary drinking water regulations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Roger F. Wicker (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2015
- Passed the SenateJun 9, 2015
- Passed the HouseNov 30, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 2, 2015
- Became lawDec 11, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-98. (Dec 11, 2015)
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- S. 1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Environment and Public Works Committee
More
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