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Clean Water: Lead Pipe Removal in Federally Assisted Housing

This act aims to improve drinking water quality in public and other federally assisted housing. It provides funds to replace old, lead-based water pipes, reducing the risk of lead poisoning and enhancing residents' health safety. This ensures citizens have access to safer water in their homes.
Key points
The government will review all federally assisted housing to identify those with lead water pipes.
Grants will be available for the full removal and replacement of lead-based water pipes in identified buildings.
Work must be completed within 24 months of receiving funds, speeding up water quality improvements.
Funding of $90 million for 2022, $80 million for 2023, and $80 million for 2024 is authorized for this purpose.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2513
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lead Abatement for Families Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2513.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will review all federally assisted housing to identify those with lead water pipes.
  • Grants will be available for the full removal and replacement of lead-based water pipes in identified buildings.
  • Work must be completed within 24 months of receiving funds, speeding up water quality improvements.
  • Funding of $90 million for 2022, $80 million for 2023, and $80 million for 2024 is authorized for this purpose.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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