HR 4224
117th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Pollution liability
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply
PFAS Transparency Act
Introduced: June 29, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
PFAS Transparency Act
The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such PFAS.
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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