PFAS User Fee Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-2570| House
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Harley Rouda
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (5)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
PFAS User Fee Act of 2019 This bill creates a fee to provide support for the treatment of drinking water contaminated with certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a fee for the manufacture of PFAS. Revenue generated from the fees must be made available for a grant program. Under the program, the EPA must make grants to pay for the removal of PFAS from drinking water systems and wastewater treatment works.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3798)
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Environmental Protection
AppropriationsConsumer affairsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingUser charges and feesWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supply
PFAS User Fee Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-2570| House
| Updated: 9/26/2019
PFAS User Fee Act of 2019 This bill creates a fee to provide support for the treatment of drinking water contaminated with certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a fee for the manufacture of PFAS. Revenue generated from the fees must be made available for a grant program. Under the program, the EPA must make grants to pay for the removal of PFAS from drinking water systems and wastewater treatment works.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3798)
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Harley Rouda
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (5)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AppropriationsConsumer affairsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingUser charges and feesWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supply