On April 4, Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R-Mich., and 34 co-sponsors reintroduced bill H.R. 1479, proposing the amendment of water conservation laws, to the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to rescind the rules set by EPAct in 1992 regarding water consumption of toilets, shower-heads, faucets and other plumbing supplies.
Knollenberg's new bill is identical to his previous attempts and has been referred to the same committee that defeated it last year by a vote of 13 to 12. This year he has 34 co-sponsors vs. 30 last year.