PFAS Monitoring Act of 2019
Latest action · May 17, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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 16, 2019
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
PFAS Monitoring Act of 2019
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to test public water systems for certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Initially, the EPA must monitor for at least 30 PFAS. Within two years, the EPA must validate one or more test methods for monitoring the total amount of all PFAS.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 16, 2019 to Sep 11, 2019, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Original | May 16, 2019 |
| D-MI | Daniel T. Kildee | Original | May 16, 2019 |
| D-DE | Lisa Blunt Rochester | Original | May 16, 2019 |
| D-AZ | Ann Kirkpatrick | Aug 2, 2019 | |
| D-MI | Debbie Dingell | Sep 11, 2019 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 17, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
- May 16, 2019Introduced in House
- May 16, 2019Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Environmental Protection.
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- May 16, 2019Introduced in House
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