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US HR2566
US HR2566To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a Safer Choice label for pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do not contain PFAS, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
05/07/2019
05/07/2019
In Committee
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a Safer Choice label for pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do not contain PFAS, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise the Safer Choice Standard of the Safer Choice Program. Specifically, the EPA must identify the requirements that specified products (e.g., pots, pans, or cooking utensils) must meet in order to be labeled with a Safer Choice label, including a requirement that such products do not contain certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. 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.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise the Safer Choice Standard of the Safer Choice Program. Specifically, the EPA must identify the requirements that pots, pans, and cooking utensils must meet in order to be labeled with a Safer Choice label, including a requirement that such products do not contain certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are man-made compounds that may have adverse human health effects and are found in various products, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (on 09/26/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2566/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2566/BILLS-116hr2566ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2566/BILLS-116hr2566ih.pdf.pdf |
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