House Bill 7078
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protection from Algal Toxins Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 19, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7078
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protection from Algal Toxins Act
This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for microcystin toxin, which is produced by certain cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).
October 19, 2018
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10/19/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/19/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1426)
10/19/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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