REPLACE Act Removing Existing Pipes with Lead and Advancing Clean...
To amend the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 and the Safe Drinking Water Act to modernize existing lead hazard reduction authorities, strengthen local implementation capacity, and improve coordination between housing and drinking water lead reduction efforts, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to update and improve existing laws related to lead hazards in residential areas and drinking water. It seeks to modernize how we address lead in housing and water, increase local capabilities for managing lead hazards, and better coordinate efforts between housing and water agencies. The bill, called the REPLACE Act, was introduced on July 22, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further review.
The bill would mainly affect homeowners, renters, and local governments by providing them with more effective tools and resources to identify and remove lead from pipes and homes. This is particularly important for communities with higher rates of lead exposure, which often disproportionately affect low-income and minority populations.
As of July 22, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to relevant committees. The next steps will include committee reviews, potential amendments, and further legislative actions such as markup sessions and floor votes if the bill progresses.
