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Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021

Introduced: May 17, 2021 Introduced by: Boyle, Brendan F. Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 17, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

In addition, the EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS. The MCLG and regulation must be protective of the health of subpopulations that may be at greater risk than the general population of adverse health effects from exposure to PFAS in drinking water.

What's happening now May 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 8