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HR 2591 116th Congress House Environmental Protection Environmental health Environmental regulatory procedures Fires Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019

Introduced: May 10, 2019 Introduced by: Khanna, Ro Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
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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
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 8, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to address the disposal by incineration of 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 substances, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

The EPA must promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fire. In addition, the EPA must promulgate regulations (1) identifying additional wastes containing PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and (2) prohibiting such disposal of the identified wastes.

What's happening now September 26, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 17, 2019
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Soto, Darren
Florida · May 17, 2019
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Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · May 15, 2019
Gabbard, Tulsi
· May 10, 2019
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · May 8, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2591: PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2591/
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"H.R. 2591: PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2591/.
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