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PFAS Detection Act of 2019

Introduced: March 28, 2019 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 13, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Mar 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PFAS Detection Act of 2019

This bill sets forth requirements for detecting and sampling perfluorinated compounds. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain perfluorinated compounds, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams.

The bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds.

Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and soil.

The sampling data must then be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure, likely health and environmental impacts, and remediation priorities.

What's happening now June 13, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 14 Republican 2