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Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act
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Summary of Bill S 518
Bill 115 s 518, also known as the Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide technical assistance to small and rural communities in order to help them improve their clean water infrastructure.
The bill aims to address the challenges faced by small and rural communities in maintaining and upgrading their clean water systems. These communities often lack the resources and expertise needed to address issues such as aging infrastructure, pollution, and water quality concerns.
If passed, the Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act would establish a program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants and technical assistance to eligible communities. This assistance would help these communities develop and implement plans to improve their clean water infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal clean water regulations. Overall, the goal of Bill 115 s 518 is to support small and rural communities in their efforts to provide clean and safe drinking water to their residents. By providing technical assistance and resources, this legislation aims to help these communities overcome the challenges they face in maintaining their clean water systems.
The bill aims to address the challenges faced by small and rural communities in maintaining and upgrading their clean water systems. These communities often lack the resources and expertise needed to address issues such as aging infrastructure, pollution, and water quality concerns.
If passed, the Small and Rural Community Clean Water Technical Assistance Act would establish a program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants and technical assistance to eligible communities. This assistance would help these communities develop and implement plans to improve their clean water infrastructure and ensure compliance with federal clean water regulations. Overall, the goal of Bill 115 s 518 is to support small and rural communities in their efforts to provide clean and safe drinking water to their residents. By providing technical assistance and resources, this legislation aims to help these communities overcome the challenges they face in maintaining their clean water systems.
Current Status of Bill S 518
Bill S 518 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2017. Bill S 518 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2017. Bill S 518's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 89. as of May 17, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 518
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 518
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 518
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