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MI SR0149
Resolution
AI Summary
- Calls on Congress to enact legislation ensuring citizens are promptly notified of potential lead contamination in drinking water
- References H.R. 4470, the Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act, which would require local water systems to notify customers of high-level lead detection and mandate EPA notification within 24 hours if state or local systems fail to notify
- Notes H.R. 4470 passed the U.S. House of Representatives 416-2 and is supported by every member of Michigan's congressional delegation
- Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, and Michigan's congressional delegation
- Cites the Flint water crisis as evidence that current lead notification requirements are inadequate, particularly to protect young children from lead exposure
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation which ensures that citizens are promptly notified of potential lead in water contamination.
Water Contamination
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
2/24/2016
Committee Referrals
Government Operations2/24/2016
Full Bill Text
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