Search Results for keywords:"water systems"

Search Results: keywords:"water systems"

H. R. 7944 — To exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:845
The bill, titled the “Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act,” aims to shield certain entities such as public water systems and wastewater treatment facilities from being held responsible for costs linked to the release of specific hazardous substances known as PFAS under the...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a safety net for water and wastewater treatment plants, so if they accidentally let out certain harmful chemicals (known as PFAS) while doing their job, they won't get in trouble, as long as they follow the rules. But if they do something really bad on purpose, they can still get in trouble.
S. RES. 701 — Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as “National Public Works Week”.
May 22, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:280
The resolution, S. RES. 701, designates the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week." It acknowledges the crucial role of public works professionals who design, build, and maintain essential infrastructure such as roads, water systems, and public buildings. It also...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 701 wants to celebrate all the people who take care of important things like roads, water, and buildings by making the week from May 19 to May 25, 2024, special for them, called "National Public Works Week". It asks everyone to notice how important these workers are for keeping us safe and happy every day and especially during emergencies.
H. R. 10483 — To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants under the Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program for training programs relating to protecting public water systems from and responding to cyberattacks, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:294
H.R. 10483, titled the "Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act," proposes amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act to enhance protections against cyberattacks on public water systems in the United States. It aims to provide grants for training programs that focus on improving...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help keep our water safe from computer hackers by giving money for special training programs. It makes sure there's enough money to do this until the year 2030.
H. R. 2594 — To establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector.
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April 02, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:3,145
H.R. 2594 aims to establish the Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) to develop and implement cybersecurity and resilience requirements for major water systems in the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator will certify a single organization to...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H.R. 2594, wants to create a special team to help protect the water systems in America from bad guys online. This team will have rules to make sure our water is safe, and if someone doesn’t follow the rules, they might have to pay a lot of money as a penalty.

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