Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week".

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 719

Bill 118 HRES 719, also known as the "National Source Water Protection Week" bill, aims to designate the week beginning September 24, 2023, as a week dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting source water in the United States. Source water refers to the untreated water from streams, rivers, lakes, or underground aquifers that is used to supply drinking water to communities.

The bill emphasizes the critical role that source water plays in ensuring public health and safety, as well as the importance of safeguarding these water sources from pollution, contamination, and depletion. By designating a specific week to focus on source water protection, the bill seeks to educate the public about the threats facing these vital water sources and encourage individuals, communities, and policymakers to take action to preserve and protect them.

The bill does not propose any specific policies or regulations but instead serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the significance of source water protection and promote greater awareness and understanding of this important issue. It is a bipartisan effort that has garnered support from members of both parties in Congress. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 719 seeks to elevate the conversation around source water protection and inspire collective action to ensure the long-term sustainability and availability of clean, safe drinking water for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HRES 719

This resolution supports the designation of National Source Water Protection Week.

Current Status of Bill HRES 719

Bill HRES 719 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill HRES 719 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023.  Bill HRES 719's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of September 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 719

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 719

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 719

Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week".Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week".
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