An Illinois Congressman is reaching across the aisle to create bipartisan legislation to increase access to clean water.

The bipartisan legislation is called the Healthcare Facilities Act, designed to increase access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities around the globe.

Republican Congressman Darin LaHood says...

Congressman LaHood, the Global Water Security Caucus co-chair, partnered with Representatives Grace Meng and Earl Blumenauer on the legislation.

The legislation calls for clean water in healthcare facilities by 2030.