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H.R. 4224 117th Congress House

PFAS Transparency Act

Official title: To require, pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, disclosure of the introduction of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances into treatment works, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 29, 2021 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesPollution liability
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 3 steps
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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
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 Latest action June 30, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 5540 Reintroduction of PFAS Transparency Act
  • HR 2467 PFAS Action Act of 2021
  • HR 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jun 29, 2021
 D
Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Jun 29, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4224: PFAS Transparency Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4224/
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"H.R. 4224: PFAS Transparency Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4224/.
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H.R. 4224, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4224/.
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[H.R. 4224: PFAS Transparency Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4224/)
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