HOUSE 2577116th CongressForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

PFAS Right-To-Know Act

Last Action: 9/26/2019

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2019-09-26Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2019-09-26Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-05-15Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2019-05-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
2019-05-08Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-05-08Introduced in House
2019-05-08Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-08 (00)

PFAS Right-To-Know Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in the Toxic Release Inventory of chemicals. 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.

Certain industrial facilities that manufacture, process, or use PFAS must annually report to the EPA on their PFAS releases, which will be included in the Toxic Release Inventory.

Cosponsors (20)

Mike Gallagher (R-WI)
Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Ro Khanna (D-CA)
Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
Darren Soto (D-FL)
NYDIA VELAZQUEZ (D-NY)
Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
Chris Pappas (D-NH)
Peter Welch (D-VT)
Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Andy Kim (D-NJ)
Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
Elaine Luria (D-VA)
Sean Casten (D-IL)
Susan Wild (D-PA)
JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)

Subjects

Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Manufacturing

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