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Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act

USA116th CongressHR-2596| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act This bill requires compliance with certain notification requirements by (1) persons planning to manufacture perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) that are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inventory list, or (2) those planning to manufacture or process PFAS for a significant new use. Under the bill, PFAS may not be exempted from such notification requirements. 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. The EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA's inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use.
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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
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 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
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


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

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
Business recordsConsumer affairsEnvironmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingProduct safety and quality

Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act

USA116th CongressHR-2596| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act This bill requires compliance with certain notification requirements by (1) persons planning to manufacture perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) that are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inventory list, or (2) those planning to manufacture or process PFAS for a significant new use. Under the bill, PFAS may not be exempted from such notification requirements. 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. The EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA's inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use.
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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
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 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
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


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

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business recordsConsumer affairsEnvironmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingProduct safety and quality