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PFAS Transparency Act

USA116th CongressHR-5540| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2020
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (10)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Transparency Act The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • January 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply

PFAS Transparency Act

USA116th CongressHR-5540| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2020
PFAS Transparency Act The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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.
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Timeline
Jan 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • January 3, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (10)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply