House Republicans Seek to Cancel Key Lead/Water Safety Rule that Will Replace All Toxic Lead Pipes in 10 Years, Protect Tens of Millions

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House Republicans Seek to Cancel Key Lead/Water Safety Rule that Will Replace All Toxic Lead Pipes in 10 Years, Protect Tens of Millions

A Joint Resolution was introduced in the House yesterday that would repeal a key Biden administration water safety rule requiring the replacement of all toxic lead water pipes in most communities across the country within a decade. The same resolution was introduced last month, but needed to be reintroduced for procedural reasons. Its reintroduction signals House Republicans’ clear intention to advance the plan to repeal this strong public healt…