HR 4253 United States House · 117th Congress

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes.

Summary
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to limit chromium-6 in drinking water. Specifically, the bill directs the EPA to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, which must include a filtration requirement. Adverse health effects associated with exposure to chromium-6 include some types of cancer. Chromium-6 occurs naturally and it is also produced by industrial processes. It is used in coating to protect metals from corrosion, stainless steel production, wood preservation, and textile dyeing.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2021
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Introduced Jun 30, 2021 Last action Jul 1, 2021
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Jul 1, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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Jun 30, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jun 30, 2021
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Al Green
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