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PFAS User Fee Act of 2019

Introduced: May 8, 2019 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 15, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3798)
May 13, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 8, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PFAS User Fee Act of 2019

This bill creates a fee to provide support for the treatment of drinking water contaminated with certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances 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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a fee for the manufacture of PFAS. Revenue generated from the fees must be made available for a grant program. Under the program, the EPA must make grants to pay for the removal of PFAS from drinking water systems and wastewater treatment works.

What's happening now September 26, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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