Healthy H2O Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T13:16:40Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 806 Healthy H2O Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 1:16 PM

Congressional Summary of S 806

Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act or the Healthy H2O Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program under which USDA awards grants for improving the quality of drinking water in certain rural areas. Grants may be given to individuals or entities, such as home owners, renters, and licensed child-care facilities, that have demonstrated the presence of one or more health contaminants in their drinking water. Grants may also be given to nonprofit organizations to help individuals and entities test their water, analyze the results of the tests, and reduce the contamination.

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Current Status of Bill S 806

Bill S 806 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2023. Bill S 806 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2023. Bill S 806's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 806

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 806

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 806

Healthy H2O Act

Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act

A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a grant program to assist with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products, and for other purposes.