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PFAS Detection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-950| Senate 
| Updated: 3/28/2019
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Burr (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Detection Act of 2019 This bill sets forth requirements for detecting and sampling perfluorinated compounds. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain perfluorinated compounds, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds. Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and soil. The sampling data must then be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure, likely health and environmental impacts, and remediation priorities.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jun 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1976
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • March 28, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • June 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1976
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-1507: PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1976: PFAS Detection Act of 2019
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLakes and riversSoil pollutionWater qualityWater use and supplyWetlands

PFAS Detection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-950| Senate 
| Updated: 3/28/2019
PFAS Detection Act of 2019 This bill sets forth requirements for detecting and sampling perfluorinated compounds. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain perfluorinated compounds, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds. Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and soil. The sampling data must then be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure, likely health and environmental impacts, and remediation priorities.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jun 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1976
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • March 28, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • June 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1976
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Burr (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-1507: PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1976: PFAS Detection Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLakes and riversSoil pollutionWater qualityWater use and supplyWetlands