HR 2800
116th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Consumer affairs
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
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Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality
PFAS Monitoring Act of 2019
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
PFAS Monitoring Act of 2019
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to test public water systems for certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. 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.
Initially, the EPA must monitor for at least 30 PFAS. Within two years, the EPA must validate one or more test methods for monitoring the total amount of all PFAS.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Committees of jurisdiction
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