Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States.

recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens;

encourages State and local governments to collaborate and set reasonable standards for hexa­va­lent chromium in drinking water to ensure the safety of their constituents;

encourages the Environmental Protection Agency to complete their health review and establish standards for hexavalent chromium found in drinking water;

encourages consideration of a tax break for persons living in areas that exceed standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency who purchase a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium; and

encourages appropriate agencies at all levels of government to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.