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114th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5886
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 14, 2016
Mr. Rush (for himself and Mr. Pallone) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead, and for other purposes.
Drinking water fountain replacement for schools
In general
Part F of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j–21) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Drinking water fountain replacement for schools
Establishment
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall establish a grant program to provide assistance to local educational agencies for the replacement of drinking water fountains manufactured prior to 1988.
Use of funds
Funds awarded under the grant program—
shall be used to pay the costs of replacement of drinking water fountains in schools; and
may be used to pay the costs of monitoring and reporting of lead levels in the drinking water of schools of a local educational agency receiving such funds, as determined appropriate by the Administrator.
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not more than $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021.
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Definitions
Section 1461 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j–21) is amended—
in paragraph (2)—
by inserting or drinking water fountain
after drinking water cooler
each place it appears; and
by inserting or fountain
after the cooler
; and
in paragraph (5), by inserting or drinking water fountain
after water cooler
each place it appears.