HR 7696
117th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
Introduced: May 10, 2022
Introduced by:
Pappas, Chris
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 11, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 10, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 10, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop requirements to (1) limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States, and (2) publish human health water quality criteria for 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.
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