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Rashida Tlaib: “This bill would ban water shut offs as a punishment for not…”

Featuring: Rashida Tlaib, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 12

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'Every Congressional District Right Now Has A Water Crisis': Tlaib Backs Drinking Water Assistance

Published | Video Starts at 01:56

It will set up community advisory committees to help advise the EPA on how to implement these programs to make the biggest difference possible. This bill would ban water shut offs as a punishment for not being able to afford their water bills. This is the richest country in the world. We say it all the time. But it's important because many families see the money flowing, but not to essentials. (01:56–02:05)

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Asserts that the bill would prohibit water shutoffs for non-payment.

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