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Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3616| House 
| Updated: 7/3/2019
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (3)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. These man-made substances may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain these substances, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the EPA to expand the list of toxic pollutants under the Clean Water Act to include such substances. In addition, the EPA must develop effluent standards and pretreatment standards for the substances.
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Timeline
Jul 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2980
Introduced in Senate
  • July 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2980
    Introduced in Senate

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater quality

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3616| House 
| Updated: 7/3/2019
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. These man-made substances may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain these substances, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the EPA to expand the list of toxic pollutants under the Clean Water Act to include such substances. In addition, the EPA must develop effluent standards and pretreatment standards for the substances.
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Timeline
Jul 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2980
Introduced in Senate
  • July 2, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2980
    Introduced in Senate
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (3)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater quality