Test Your Well Water Act

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T19:58:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4567 Test Your Well Water Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4567

Bill 117 HR 4567, also known as the Test Your Well Water Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for the testing of well water in rural and underserved communities across the country.

The bill aims to address the issue of contaminated well water, which can pose serious health risks to individuals who rely on well water for their drinking water supply. By providing funding for testing, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals living in these communities have access to safe and clean drinking water.

If passed, the Test Your Well Water Act would allocate funds to state and local governments to conduct well water testing in areas where there is a known or suspected risk of contamination. The bill also includes provisions for public education and outreach to raise awareness about the importance of testing well water and the potential health risks associated with contaminated water. Overall, the Test Your Well Water Act is a bipartisan effort to address a critical public health issue and ensure that all individuals have access to safe and clean drinking water. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of individuals living in rural and underserved communities across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 4567

Test Your Well Water Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a website that contains specified information relating to the testing of household well water, including a list of certified laboratories that analyze samples.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4567

Bill HR 4567 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4567 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4567's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. as of July 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4567

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4567

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4567

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a household well water testing website, and for other purposes.Test Your Well Water ActTest Your Well Water Act

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