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HR 2608 116th Congress House

PFAS Testing Act of 2019

Official title: To require the testing of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 3, 2019 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 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
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 26, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PFAS Testing Act of 2019

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to order comprehensive toxicity testing on all perfluoroalkyl and 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.

An order from the EPA for comprehensive toxicity testing for PFAS shall require the development of information by any person who manufactures, processes, or intends to manufacture or process PFAS. The bill also provides guidelines for the development of these orders, including the methodologies and protocols to be used. Additionally, the bill specifies when a PFAS may be exempt from testing or information submission.

Each person who manufactures or processes PFAS must submit to the EPA (1) all records of significant adverse reactions to health or the environment alleged to have been caused by PFAS, and (2) all health and safety studies related to PFAS of which the person is aware. The EPA must make all such health and safety studies available to the public within four months of the enactment of this bill.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Jun 3, 2019
 D
Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Jun 3, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2608: PFAS Testing Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2608/
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"H.R. 2608: PFAS Testing Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2608/.
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H.R. 2608, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2608/.
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[H.R. 2608: PFAS Testing Act of 2019](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2608/)
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