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PFAS Accountability Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2626| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Fred Upton

Fred Upton

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)
Committees (7)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Accountability Act of 2019 This bill addresses the remediation of water or land that is contaminated from certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) originating from federal facilities or sites, including the Department of Defense's sites or facilities. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Upon state request, federal departments or agencies must expedite cooperative agreements with states to address the contamination—or suspected contamination—of drinking water, surface water, groundwater, land surface, or subsurface strata (e.g., rock or soil). The cooperative agreements must meet or exceed the most stringent of the standards enumerated in the bill. If cooperative agreements are not finalized a year after requests are made by states, then the President must provide to Congress reports that include (1) explanations of why cooperative agreements have not been finalized or amended, and (2) projected timelines for finalizing the agreements.
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Timeline
May 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1372
Introduced in Senate
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
May 9, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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.
May 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 15, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1372
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 9, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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.


  • May 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • May 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • May 15, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 31, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • May 31, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


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


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

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-1372: PFAS Accountability Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsMilitary facilities and propertyNational Guard and reservesPollution liabilitySoil pollutionState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply

PFAS Accountability Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2626| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
PFAS Accountability Act of 2019 This bill addresses the remediation of water or land that is contaminated from certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) originating from federal facilities or sites, including the Department of Defense's sites or facilities. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Upon state request, federal departments or agencies must expedite cooperative agreements with states to address the contamination—or suspected contamination—of drinking water, surface water, groundwater, land surface, or subsurface strata (e.g., rock or soil). The cooperative agreements must meet or exceed the most stringent of the standards enumerated in the bill. If cooperative agreements are not finalized a year after requests are made by states, then the President must provide to Congress reports that include (1) explanations of why cooperative agreements have not been finalized or amended, and (2) projected timelines for finalizing the agreements.
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Timeline
May 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1372
Introduced in Senate
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
May 9, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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.
May 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 15, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1372
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 9, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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.


  • May 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • May 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • May 15, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 31, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • May 31, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


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


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

Fred Upton

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)
Committees (7)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-1372: PFAS Accountability Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsMilitary facilities and propertyNational Guard and reservesPollution liabilitySoil pollutionState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply