House places drinking water security bill on the legislative calendar

The House of Representatives has placed the Drinking Water System Security Act of 2009 on the Union Calendar, specifically as Calendar No. 179. This is a procedural step that moves a bill into a queue for potential floor debate. It does not mean the bill has passed or become law.

Why it matters: This action is largely procedural. It indicates that the bill is alive in the legislative process and has cleared committee hurdles, but it does not change any current laws or regulations. For most people, nothing changes today. It only matters if the House decides to schedule a vote in the near future, which is not guaranteed by this calendar placement alone.

Who it affects

• Members of the U.S. House of Representatives who will vote on the bill if scheduled

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The source is the official House legislative record on Congress.gov, which tracks the procedural status of bills; readers should check the original document for the specific text of the bill if they need details on its provisions.

Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document