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HR9837FEDERALin_committee

GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2026

July 22, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
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Last action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Jul 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill initiates a legislative process that could lead to new federal mandates or funding for water system upgrades, directly affecting municipal water providers and residents concerned with lead exposure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Municipal water providers

These entities would be subject to any new federal standards or requirements for lead removal established by the bill.

Residents

Residents may experience changes in water infrastructure maintenance or costs associated with lead remediation efforts.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes new federal actions to address lead contamination in water infrastructure. It has been referred to multiple House committees for review.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill initiates a legislative process that could lead to new federal mandates or funding for water system upgrades, directly affecting municipal water providers and residents concerned with lead exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Financial Services, and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.
What does this bill aim to do?
The document title indicates it is the 'GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2026', which typically relates to the removal of lead from water infrastructure, though specific provisions are pending committee review.

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Multi-Committee Referral

The bill was referred to three separate committees, indicating that the proposed lead remediation efforts likely involve complex intersections of environmental, financial, and tax policy.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and CommercePrimary committee assigned to review the bill.Map →
organizationWays and MeansCommittee assigned to review provisions within its jurisdiction.Map →
organizationFinancial ServicesCommittee assigned to review provisions within its jurisdiction.Map →

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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