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PFAS Transparency Act

USA117th CongressHR-4224| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2021
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Transparency Act The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5540
PFAS Transparency Act
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5540
    PFAS Transparency Act


  • June 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2467: PFAS Action Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply

PFAS Transparency Act

USA117th CongressHR-4224| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2021
PFAS Transparency Act The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5540
PFAS Transparency Act
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5540
    PFAS Transparency Act


  • June 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2467: PFAS Action Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesPollution liabilitySolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply