US HR2596

Bill

US HR2596

Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act

Introduced
05/08/2019

In Committee
05/09/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to manufacturing and processing notices for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act, amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require compliance with certain notification requirements for the manufacturing and processing of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are man-made chemicals that may have adverse health effects. The bill prohibits PFAS from being exempted from these notification requirements and requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS that are not listed on the EPA's inventory list or are being manufactured or processed for a significant new use.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Ann Kuster (D)*, Chris Pappas (D),

Last Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (on 09/26/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2596/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2596/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2596/BILLS-116hr2596ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2596/BILLS-116hr2596ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR535	PFAS Action Act of 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	Related
HRes779	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To

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