A bill meant to strengthen protections against lead poisoning among children was introduced Wednesday by Rep. Paul Tonko with bipartisan backing.

The measure would seek to strengthen rules for lead screening, reporting and prevention in the U.S. while also codifying into law an advisory committee on childhood lead poisoning prevention at the Centers for Disease Control.

The proposal would also require that CDC panel to make recommendations and report to Congress on the best prevention practices to guard against lead poisoning in children.

The measure is being proposed amid the broader concern over aging infrastructure that can lead to lead poisoning, especially in schools, which can have older pipes and buildings.

Tonko introduced the bill alongside Rep. Tim Walberg, a Republican from Minnesota.

“We know the dangers of lead and its devastating effects on our communities,” Tonko said. “Despite this knowledge, millions of children across America continue to suffer the harmful and lasting effects from lead exposure, whether through contaminated water or other sources. I’ve worked for years in Congress to keep children safe from this toxin and provide vital support to those impacted by lead contamination, and I’m proud to join Representative Walberg to introduce this bipartisan legislation that will protect the health of Americans and make our communities safer by working to prevent lead poisoning.”