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Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA): Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)
Congressional Research Service · 2024-02-27 · Resources · 1,822 words · PDF available
Concerns about lead’s adverse health effects, particularly on children, continue to drive efforts to reduce lead exposure through drinking water. Some water pipes, called service lines, that connect w...
Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers (February 19–February 25, 2024)
Congressional Research Service · 2024-02-27 · Posts · 1,544 words · PDF available
The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be of particular interest to fede...
Tax-Preferred College Savings Plans: An Introduction to 529 Plans
Congressional Research Service · 2024-02-27 · Reports · 6,991 words · PDF available
Among the options families may choose to save for education (elementary and secondary as well as higher education), they may consider using tax-advantaged qualified tuition programs (QTPs), also known...