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S 4161 117th Congress Senate Environmental Protection

Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022

Introduced: May 9, 2022 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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May 9, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 9, 2022
Introduced in Senate
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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 May 9, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 7696 Identical bill Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
  • HR 3622 Related bill Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021
  • S 1907 Related bill Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 11, 2022
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Jun 14, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4161: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4161/
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"S. 4161: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4161/.
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