Proposal:Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3160
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2020

This bill revises the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) program and the drinking water SRF program. Both programs provide financial assistance for water infrastructure.

The bill removes the 30-year term limits for loans under the SRF programs. Thus, new loans under the programs may have terms up to the projected useful life of the projects. Loan terms for existing loans may, on agreement of the parties to the loan, be extended.

In addition, the bill allows states to use a percentage of SRF funds to replace pipes, plumbing fittings, and fixtures that carry water contaminated with lead or perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) at certain state, municipal, or tribal facilities (e.g., schools, parks, and senior centers) that provide the public or employees with drinking water. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

Bill Title

Affordable Safe Drinking Water Act of 2020

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-01-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
• 2020-01-08: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.