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Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act

Introduced: May 8, 2019 See on congress.gov
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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

Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act

This bill requires compliance with certain notification requirements by (1) persons planning to manufacture perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) that are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inventory list, or (2) those planning to manufacture or process PFAS for a significant new use. Under the bill, PFAS may not be exempted from such notification requirements.

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.

The EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA's inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use.

What's happening now September 26, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 535 Related bill PFAS Action Act of 2019
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · May 8, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2596: Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2596/
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"H.R. 2596: Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2596/.
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