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PFAS Drinking Water Act

USA116th CongressHR-2533| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act or the PFAS Drinking Water Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program that awards grants to community water systems for the costs associated with technologies that remove perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from drinking water. 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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Timeline
May 7, 2019
Introduced in House
May 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 15, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • May 7, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • May 7, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • May 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 15, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • September 26, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
  • September 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2741: Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act
Environmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater quality

PFAS Drinking Water Act

USA116th CongressHR-2533| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act or the PFAS Drinking Water Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program that awards grants to community water systems for the costs associated with technologies that remove perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from drinking water. 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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Timeline
May 7, 2019
Introduced in House
May 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 15, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • May 7, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • May 7, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • May 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 15, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • September 26, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
  • September 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2741: Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater quality