# 114-hr-6424: NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016

114-hr-6424, NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA); status Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-6424
- Congress: 114
- Title: NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced: 2016-12-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

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.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2016-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2016-12-07T00:00:00.000Z
- JOSE SERRANO (D-NY), 2016-12-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2016-12-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2016-12-07T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [114-hr-6424 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/6424)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6424 (as of 2025-11-18).