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PFAS Action Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2467| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (49)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Action Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements and incentives to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, and remediate PFAS in the environment. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as a hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, thereby requiring remediation of releases of those PFAS into the environment. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether the remaining PFAS should be designated as hazardous substances. The EPA must publish human health water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for each measurable PFAS and class of such substances and establish standards to limit discharges of PFAS from industrial sources into waters of the United States. In addition, the EPA must issue a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS that, at a minimum, includes standards for PFOA and PFOS. Among other requirements, the EPA must also issue a final rule adding PFOA and PFOS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, test all PFAS for toxicity to human health, and regulate the disposal of materials containing PFAS. The EPA must also require PFAS manufacturers to submit analytical reference standards for PFAS. The EPA and states may use those standards for (1) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, and (2) activities relating to the implementation of enforcement of requirements. Finally, the bill provides incentives to address PFAS, such as grants to help community water systems treat water contaminated by PFAS and grants to schools for testing and filtrating PFAS from drinking water.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-535
PFAS Action Act of 2019
Apr 13, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Jun 16, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7 .
Jun 16, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 20.
Jul 13, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
Jul 13, 2021
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Jul 13, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-86, Part I.
Jul 19, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 535 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
Jul 21, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 535. (consideration: CR H3770-3791; text: CR H3770-3773)
Jul 21, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
Jul 21, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2467.
Jul 21, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment en bloc.
Jul 21, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 21, 2021
Mr. Crenshaw moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3789)
Jul 21, 2021
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 21, 2021
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 216).
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Jul 21, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 217).
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Jul 21, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2021
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2467.
Jul 22, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-535
    PFAS Action Act of 2019


  • April 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • June 16, 2021
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7 .


  • June 16, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 23, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 23, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 20.


  • July 13, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.


  • July 13, 2021
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • July 13, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-86, Part I.


  • July 19, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 535 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.


  • July 21, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 535. (consideration: CR H3770-3791; text: CR H3770-3773)


  • July 21, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.


  • July 21, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2467.


  • July 21, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment en bloc.


  • July 21, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • July 21, 2021
    Mr. Crenshaw moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3789)


  • July 21, 2021
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • July 21, 2021
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 216).
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  • July 21, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 217).
    View Vote


  • July 21, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 21, 2021
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2467.


  • July 22, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7897: PFAS Reference Standards Act
  • HR 117-4567: Test Your Well Water Act
  • HR 117-4381: To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 117-535: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-4224: PFAS Transparency Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAmerican SamoaAviation and airportsCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLicensing and registrationsManufacturingNorthern Mariana IslandsPollution liabilityPoverty and welfare assistanceProduct safety and qualityRacial and ethnic relationsRural conditions and developmentSolid waste and recyclingU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWater qualityWater use and supply

PFAS Action Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2467| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
PFAS Action Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements and incentives to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, and remediate PFAS in the environment. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as a hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, thereby requiring remediation of releases of those PFAS into the environment. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether the remaining PFAS should be designated as hazardous substances. The EPA must publish human health water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for each measurable PFAS and class of such substances and establish standards to limit discharges of PFAS from industrial sources into waters of the United States. In addition, the EPA must issue a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS that, at a minimum, includes standards for PFOA and PFOS. Among other requirements, the EPA must also issue a final rule adding PFOA and PFOS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, test all PFAS for toxicity to human health, and regulate the disposal of materials containing PFAS. The EPA must also require PFAS manufacturers to submit analytical reference standards for PFAS. The EPA and states may use those standards for (1) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, and (2) activities relating to the implementation of enforcement of requirements. Finally, the bill provides incentives to address PFAS, such as grants to help community water systems treat water contaminated by PFAS and grants to schools for testing and filtrating PFAS from drinking water.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-535
PFAS Action Act of 2019
Apr 13, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Jun 16, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7 .
Jun 16, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 20.
Jul 13, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
Jul 13, 2021
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Jul 13, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-86, Part I.
Jul 19, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 535 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
Jul 21, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 535. (consideration: CR H3770-3791; text: CR H3770-3773)
Jul 21, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
Jul 21, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2467.
Jul 21, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment en bloc.
Jul 21, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 21, 2021
Mr. Crenshaw moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3789)
Jul 21, 2021
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 21, 2021
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 216).
View Vote
Jul 21, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 217).
View Vote
Jul 21, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2021
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2467.
Jul 22, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-535
    PFAS Action Act of 2019


  • April 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • June 16, 2021
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7 .


  • June 16, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 23, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 23, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 20.


  • July 13, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.


  • July 13, 2021
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • July 13, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-86, Part I.


  • July 19, 2021
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 535 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.


  • July 21, 2021
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 535. (consideration: CR H3770-3791; text: CR H3770-3773)


  • July 21, 2021
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.


  • July 21, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2467.


  • July 21, 2021
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment en bloc.


  • July 21, 2021
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • July 21, 2021
    Mr. Crenshaw moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3789)


  • July 21, 2021
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • July 21, 2021
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 216).
    View Vote


  • July 21, 2021
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 217).
    View Vote


  • July 21, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 21, 2021
    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2467.


  • July 22, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (49)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7897: PFAS Reference Standards Act
  • HR 117-4567: Test Your Well Water Act
  • HR 117-4381: To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.
  • HRES 117-535: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-4224: PFAS Transparency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAmerican SamoaAviation and airportsCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLicensing and registrationsManufacturingNorthern Mariana IslandsPollution liabilityPoverty and welfare assistanceProduct safety and qualityRacial and ethnic relationsRural conditions and developmentSolid waste and recyclingU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWater qualityWater use and supply