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Toxic PFAS Control Act

USA116th CongressHR-2600| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Toxic PFAS Control Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate and phase out the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. 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. Beginning six months after the date of enactment of this bill, no person may manufacture any new PFAS nor may they manufacture or process any PFAS for a significant new use as determined by the EPA. The bill prohibits the manufacture of any PFAS beginning two years after the date of enactment of this bill. Additionally, three years after the date of enactment of the bill, no person may process or distribute in commerce any PFAS. With regard to PFAS, the EPA must regulate the manner or method of disposal of PFAS or any article containing such substances; packaging or labeling of substances or articles containing PFAS to ensure clear and adequate minimum warnings and instructions for its processing, use, distribution, or disposal; reporting requirements for persons manufacturing or processing PFAS; and PFAS manufacturers in relation to the disposal of unprocessed PFAS, replacement or repurchase of PFAS, and notice requirements to certain parties. The EPA is authorized to grant exemptions from requirements related to PFAS, but such exemptions are only permitted to last up to one year.
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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 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • 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

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingSolid waste and recycling

Toxic PFAS Control Act

USA116th CongressHR-2600| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Toxic PFAS Control Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate and phase out the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. 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. Beginning six months after the date of enactment of this bill, no person may manufacture any new PFAS nor may they manufacture or process any PFAS for a significant new use as determined by the EPA. The bill prohibits the manufacture of any PFAS beginning two years after the date of enactment of this bill. Additionally, three years after the date of enactment of the bill, no person may process or distribute in commerce any PFAS. With regard to PFAS, the EPA must regulate the manner or method of disposal of PFAS or any article containing such substances; packaging or labeling of substances or articles containing PFAS to ensure clear and adequate minimum warnings and instructions for its processing, use, distribution, or disposal; reporting requirements for persons manufacturing or processing PFAS; and PFAS manufacturers in relation to the disposal of unprocessed PFAS, replacement or repurchase of PFAS, and notice requirements to certain parties. The EPA is authorized to grant exemptions from requirements related to PFAS, but such exemptions are only permitted to last up to one year.
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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 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • 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 .
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingSolid waste and recycling