Bill · H.R. 9836· House(119-HR-9836)
REPLACE Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Shontel Brown
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The REPLACE Act aims to modernize and strengthen efforts to reduce lead hazards in both housing and drinking water. It amends the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 to expand grant activities to include water-related lead evaluations and interim protective measures. The bill also updates the Safe Drinking Water Act to expand the definition of "covered service lines" to include certain galvanized pipes. Additionally, the legislation seeks to improve coordination between housing and water reduction efforts. It emphasizes increasing local implementation capacity and workforce development.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+10
The bill specifically targets reducing childhood lead exposure in housing and water.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill provides grants for repairing and preserving safe housing and addressing water-related lead hazards.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill supports workforce development and contractor training to expand the capacity of firms performing lead-safe remediation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Housing Safety: Grants can now fund repairs, rehabilitation, and preservation activities specifically intended to eliminate and control lead-based paint hazards (Section 101).
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Enhanced Water Safety Evaluations: Risk assessments for lead-based paint will now include an evaluation of water-related hazards, such as lead in water service lines or interior plumbing (Section 101).
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Immediate Protection from Water Hazards: If a water-related lead hazard is found, grantees must provide interim protective measures, such as providing point-of-use water filters or replacing faucets (Section 101).
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Workforce and Economic Growth: The bill supports workforce development, including contractor training and apprenticeship support, to expand the capacity of firms to perform lead-sate remediation (Section 101).
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Broader Water Infrastructure Replacement: The definition of "covered service lines" is expanded to include certain galvanized pipes that may need replacement, allowing for more comprehensive water safety upgrades (Section 201).
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Better Coordination of Services: The bill encourages coordinating the replacement of water service lines with housing lead reduction activities and local building code enforcement (Section 201).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Risk of Fund Recapture: If a grantee is unable to use grant money in a timely manner, the Secretary may recapture those funds and reallocate them to another entity (Section 101).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+10Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Urban Residents+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan