US HR3616

Bill

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

Introduced
07/02/2019

In Committee
07/03/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as toxic pollutants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. These man-made substances may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain these substances, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the EPA to expand the list of toxic pollutants under the Clean Water Act to include such substances. In addition, the EPA must develop effluent standards and pretreatment standards for the substances.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. The bill mandates the EPA to expand the list of toxic pollutants under the Clean Water Act to include PFAS, which are man-made substances that may have adverse human health effects and are found in various products. Additionally, the EPA must develop effluent standards and pretreatment standards for these substances by January 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Chris Pappas (D)*, Brendan Boyle (D), Ann Kuster (D), Elissa Slotkin (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 07/03/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3616/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3616/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3616/BILLS-116hr3616ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3616/BILLS-116hr3616ih.pdf.pdf

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