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PFAS Safe Disposal Act

USA116th CongressHR-5550| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2020
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Ro Khanna (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Safe Disposal Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.
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Timeline
Jan 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • January 7, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesSolid waste and recycling

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

USA116th CongressHR-5550| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2020
PFAS Safe Disposal Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.
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Timeline
Jan 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • January 7, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Ro Khanna (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesSolid waste and recycling