Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 became law 29 days after introduction, with one cosponsor, a Democrat
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 107 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection: 29 of 2,191 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 5 of 76 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 342 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater quality +1 more
- Latest action
- Dec 20, 2013: Became Public Law No: 113-64.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 113th S. 1779 Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 R · Introduced
Related, per CRS or House · 2
- 113th H.R. 3542 Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 R · Introduced
- 113th S. 1824 Drinking Water Supply Assistance Act of 2013 R · Introduced