Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019

United States116th CongressS-1473Senate
Updated: May 15, 2019

Summary

Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a maximum contaminant level goal as well as a national primary drinking water regulation for certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. The substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

HR-2377: Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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