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H.R. 5548

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Water, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act
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Committee
Latest Action · April 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
April 18, 2018
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Water, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water. The study must identify: pharmaceuticals and personal care products that have been detected in the sources; the levels at which the pharmaceuticals and products have been detected; the origins of pharmaceuticals and products found in drinking water; the effects of the pharmaceuticals and products on humans, the environment, and the safety of drinking water; and methods to control, limit, treat, or prevent the presence of pharmaceuticals and products in sources of drinking water.

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