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Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5539| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2020
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (14)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (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 2020 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review certain point sources that discharge perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Based on this review, the EPA must establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, as well as publish water quality criteria, for certain 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. The bill also directs the EPA to award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works to implement PFAS pretreatment standards.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2980
Introduced in Senate
Jan 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 6, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • December 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2980
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 6, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-5539| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2020
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review certain point sources that discharge perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Based on this review, the EPA must establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, as well as publish water quality criteria, for certain 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. The bill also directs the EPA to award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works to implement PFAS pretreatment standards.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2980
Introduced in Senate
Jan 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 6, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • December 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2980
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 6, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (14)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply