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PFAS Detection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1976| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (22)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Detection Act of 2019 This bill sets forth requirements for detecting and sampling perfluorinated compounds. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain perfluorinated compounds, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds. Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and soil. The sampling data must then be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure, likely health and environmental impacts, and remediation priorities.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-950
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 13, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • March 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-950
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • April 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • June 13, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1507: PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-950: PFAS Detection Act of 2019
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLakes and riversSoil pollutionWater qualityWater use and supplyWetlands

PFAS Detection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1976| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
PFAS Detection Act of 2019 This bill sets forth requirements for detecting and sampling perfluorinated compounds. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain perfluorinated compounds, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds. Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and soil. The sampling data must then be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure, likely health and environmental impacts, and remediation priorities.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-950
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Apr 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 13, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • March 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-950
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • April 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • June 13, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (22)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1507: PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-950: PFAS Detection Act of 2019
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLakes and riversSoil pollutionWater qualityWater use and supplyWetlands