Turn OFF THE TAP Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PMSummary of Bill S 143
Bill 118 s 143, also known as the Turn OFF THE TAP Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of water pollution by prohibiting the use of federal funds for the construction of certain water infrastructure projects.Specifically, the Turn OFF THE TAP Act targets projects that involve the construction of new water treatment facilities or pipelines that would transport water from polluted sources. The bill aims to prevent the further contamination of water sources and protect public health by stopping the flow of federal funds to these types of projects.
Supporters of the Turn OFF THE TAP Act argue that it is necessary to take a proactive approach to addressing water pollution and ensuring that clean, safe drinking water is available to all Americans. They believe that by cutting off federal funding for projects that contribute to water pollution, the government can incentivize the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly water infrastructure. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could hinder the development of much-needed water infrastructure projects and potentially lead to water shortages in certain areas. They also raise concerns about the potential economic impact of the bill, particularly on industries that rely on access to water for their operations. Overall, the Turn OFF THE TAP Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of water pollution by restricting federal funding for certain water infrastructure projects. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to debate the potential benefits and drawbacks of the bill.
Congressional Summary of S 143
Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act or the Turn OFF THE TAP Act
This bill prohibits certain entities from receiving federal funds or contracts from an executive agency.
Specifically, this prohibition applies to (1) entities listed as specially designated nationals and blocked persons by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury, (2) certain entities on the OFAC's Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List, (3) entities identified on a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies operating in the United States, (4) entities on the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and (5) entities identified by the Federal Communications Commission as a telecommunications equipment or service provider that pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.
