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H.R. 5550 116th Congress House

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

Official title: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations regarding disposal of materials containing perfluoroalkyl and pol… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations regarding disposal of materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 7, 2020 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesSolid waste and recycling
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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.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 7, 2020
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 Latest action January 7, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 535 PFAS Action Act of 2019
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Khanna, Ro
California · Jan 7, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5550: PFAS Safe Disposal Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5550/
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"H.R. 5550: PFAS Safe Disposal Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5550/.
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H.R. 5550, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5550/.
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