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Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3622| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2021
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (34)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop requirements and incentives to limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States. 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. Within two years, the EPA must publish water quality criteria for each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of PFAS. The water quality criteria must determine how much of these substances can be present in water before it is likely to harm human health. Within four years, the EPA must publish a final rule that establishes, for each priority industry category specified in the bill, effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the discharge of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of PFAS. Under the Clean Water Act, effluent limitations restrict the quantities, rates, and concentrations of chemical, physical, biological, and other constituents which are discharged from point sources (e.g., a discernible source such as a pipe) into navigable waters, the ocean, or other specified waters. In addition, the EPA must award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works for implementing the effluent limitations guidelines and standards.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3616
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5539
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 9, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4161
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3616
    Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5539
    Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • May 9, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4161
    Introduced in Senate

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7696: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
  • S 117-4161: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
  • S 117-1907: Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater quality

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3622| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2021
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop requirements and incentives to limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States. 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. Within two years, the EPA must publish water quality criteria for each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of PFAS. The water quality criteria must determine how much of these substances can be present in water before it is likely to harm human health. Within four years, the EPA must publish a final rule that establishes, for each priority industry category specified in the bill, effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the discharge of each measurable perfluoroalkyl substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, and class of PFAS. Under the Clean Water Act, effluent limitations restrict the quantities, rates, and concentrations of chemical, physical, biological, and other constituents which are discharged from point sources (e.g., a discernible source such as a pipe) into navigable waters, the ocean, or other specified waters. In addition, the EPA must award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works for implementing the effluent limitations guidelines and standards.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3616
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5539
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 9, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4161
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3616
    Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5539
    Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • May 9, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4161
    Introduced in Senate
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (34)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7696: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
  • S 117-4161: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
  • S 117-1907: Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater quality