legislation: 114-hr-6424

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114-hr-6424 114 hr 6424 NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016 Science, Technology, Communications 2016-12-02 2016-12-02 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. House Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] PA D C001090 5 NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to: establish or designate a laboratory to conduct research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; conduct an organizational review of all research and other activities related to premise plumbing conducted by federal entities; and appoint one or more officers or employees of the NIST to liaise with non-federal entities that are conducting research or other activities related to premise plumbing. The bill defines "premise plumbing" as the water distribution system within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. This term also includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment, and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances. 2023-01-11T13:33:57Z  

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