Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026

This bill changes the Safe Drinking Water Act to address lead in drinking water at schools. It directs the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator to give grants to local school districts to provide certified point-of-use water filters at schools and child care programs. The filters could be used before lead testing to reduce possible exposure to lead, and to fix lead problems after they are found. The bill also sets new funding levels for the school lead program, rising from $60 million in fiscal year 2026 to $72 million in fiscal year 2030.

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Sponsors

• John James Republican sponsor
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