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