House bill · H.R. 8614 (119th Congress)
Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: John James (U.S. Representative, MI-10, Republican)
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Summary
Would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to direct the EPA Administrator, under an existing grant program, to make grants to local educational agencies for certified point-of-use filtration systems at schools and child care programs as a preventive measure before testing for lead in drinking water.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Apr 30, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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