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Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1473| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
May 15, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2377
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
  • May 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • May 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • September 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2377
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater qualityWater use and supply

Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1473| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
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
May 15, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2377
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
  • May 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • May 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • September 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2377
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater qualityWater use and supply