Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act
Latest action · Sep 26, 2019 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 8, 2019
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act
This bill requires compliance with certain notification requirements by (1) persons planning to manufacture perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) that are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inventory list, or (2) those planning to manufacture or process PFAS for a significant new use. Under the bill, PFAS may not be exempted from such notification requirements.
PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
The EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA's inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 8, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NH | Chris Pappas | Original | May 8, 2019 |
Actions 6
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 26, 2019Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
- Sep 26, 2019Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- May 15, 2019Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- May 9, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
- May 8, 2019Introduced in House
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 535 | PFAS Action Act of 2019 | Related bill | Jan 13, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Environmental Protection.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 8, 2019Introduced in House
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