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PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2591| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to address the disposal by incineration of 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 substances, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The EPA must promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fire. In addition, the EPA must promulgate regulations (1) identifying additional wastes containing PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and (2) prohibiting such disposal of the identified wastes.
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Timeline
May 8, 2019
Introduced in House
May 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 15, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
  • May 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • May 15, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 26, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Environmental Protection

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  • S 116-3227: Prevent Future American Sickness Act of 2020
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PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2591| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to address the disposal by incineration of 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 substances, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The EPA must promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fire. In addition, the EPA must promulgate regulations (1) identifying additional wastes containing PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and (2) prohibiting such disposal of the identified wastes.
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Timeline
May 8, 2019
Introduced in House
May 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 15, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
  • May 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • May 15, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • September 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 26, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-3227: Prevent Future American Sickness Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substances