H.R. 4253 · 117th Congress · House

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Introduced
Jun 30, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit chromium-6 in drinking water. Specifically, the bill directs the EPA to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, which must include a filtration requirement. Adverse health effects associated with exposure to chromium-6 include some types of cancer. Chromium-6 occurs naturally and it is also produced by industrial processes. It is used in coating to protect metals from corrosion, stainless steel production, wood preservation, and textile dyeing.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 01, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

  2. JUN 30, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUN 30, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUN 30, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Environment Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 1, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jun 30, 2021

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