Representative Henry A. Waxman 30th District of California

Throughout his career in Congress, Rep. Waxman has led the effort to keep harmful contaminants out of our drinking water and protect our lakes and rivers from pollution. He has worked to strengthen both the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. These key federal laws have made America’s water supply one of the cleanest in the world, and Rep. Waxman continues to work to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of these programs.

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Rep. Waxman’s Work to Enact the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which was originally enacted into law in 1974, focuses on ensuring that public drinking water meets appropriate safety standards; in contrast, the Clean Water Act regulates pollution in our nation's lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. In 1996, Rep. Waxman successfully led the fight in the House of Representatives for a tougher law that would guarantee the public's right-to-know. The new law had broad bipartisan support and was endorsed by industry, state and local governments, and public health and environmental groups.
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