Cardin Introduces the True LEADership Act

Reforms included in the True LEADership Act include: Increasing investments in our water infrastructure, particularly through a new grant program specifically designed for projects that reduce lead in tap water Establishing a mandatory, nationwide requirement for states to report elevated levels of lead in children Establishing mandatory testing and notification of lead in water systems Key reforms to HUD authorities and a new tax credit for homeowners to remove lead A new grant program for schools to aid children with the effects of lead poisoning Accelerates development of new water technologies This new legislation, through a combination of loans, grants and tax credits, would inject over $70 billion over the next 10 years into water infrastructure and lead relief programs. For every public dollar we invest in upgrading our water infrastructure, our GDP grows by more than $6.