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Safe Drinking Water: Fountain Replacement in Public Playgrounds, Parks, and Libraries.

This act establishes a grant program for states and municipalities to replace old drinking water fountains, including lead service lines, in public playgrounds, parks, and libraries. The goal is to ensure safer drinking water for everyone, with a focus on underserved communities. This will provide citizens with access to cleaner water in public spaces.
Key points
Replacement of old drinking water fountains (manufactured before 2014) and lead service lines in public playgrounds, parks, and libraries.
Priority for funding projects in underserved or disadvantaged communities.
Ensuring safer drinking water in public places, improving the health and safety of users.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3423
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe Drinking Water in Public Playgrounds, Parks, and Libraries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3423.

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 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Replacement of old drinking water fountains (manufactured before 2014) and lead service lines in public playgrounds, parks, and libraries.
  • Priority for funding projects in underserved or disadvantaged communities.
  • Ensuring safer drinking water in public places, improving the health and safety of users.
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. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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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