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US HR2533
PFAS Drinking Water Act Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act
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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 assist community water systems affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program that awards grants to community water systems for the costs associated with technologies that remove perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from drinking water. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act or the PFAS Drinking Water Act, requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a program that awards grants to community water systems affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. PFAS are man-made chemicals that may have adverse health effects and are found in various products. The grants will cover the capital costs associated with implementing treatment technologies that can remove all detectable amounts of PFAS from drinking water. The bill prioritizes funding for disadvantaged communities, those that can provide a cost-share, and those that demonstrate the capacity to maintain the treatment technology.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Frank Pallone (D)*,
Bill Keating (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Last Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (on 09/26/2019)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2533/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2533/BILLS-116hr2533ih.pdf |
Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2533/BILLS-116hr2533ih.pdf.pdf |
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