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Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2980| Senate 
| Updated: 12/4/2019
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Jul 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3616
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • July 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3616
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • December 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • December 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesWater quality

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2980| Senate 
| Updated: 12/4/2019
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Jul 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3616
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • July 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3616
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • December 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • December 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesWater quality