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HR 8614·Federal·house

Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026

In CommitteeFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 30, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to let the EPA Administrator award grants to local school districts for certified point‑of‑use filtration systems. These filters can be used both as a preventative measure before testing and to remediate existing lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child‑care programs. Funding starts at $60 million in FY2026 and rises to $72 million by FY2030.

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