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PFAS Testing Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4692| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2021
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Testing Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to order comprehensive toxicity testing on all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. An order from the EPA for comprehensive toxicity testing for PFAS shall require the development of information by any person who manufactures, processes, or intends to manufacture or process PFAS. The bill also provides guidelines for the development of these orders, including the methodologies and protocols to be used. Additionally, the bill specifies when a PFAS may be exempt from testing or information submission. Each person who manufactures or processes PFAS must submit to the EPA (1) all records of significant adverse reactions to health or the environment alleged to have been caused by PFAS, and (2) all health and safety studies related to PFAS of which the person is aware. The EPA must make all such health and safety studies available to the public within four months of the enactment of this bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2608
PFAS Testing Act of 2019
Jul 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2608
    PFAS Testing Act of 2019


  • July 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Protection

PFAS Testing Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4692| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2021
PFAS Testing Act of 2021 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to order comprehensive toxicity testing on all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. An order from the EPA for comprehensive toxicity testing for PFAS shall require the development of information by any person who manufactures, processes, or intends to manufacture or process PFAS. The bill also provides guidelines for the development of these orders, including the methodologies and protocols to be used. Additionally, the bill specifies when a PFAS may be exempt from testing or information submission. Each person who manufactures or processes PFAS must submit to the EPA (1) all records of significant adverse reactions to health or the environment alleged to have been caused by PFAS, and (2) all health and safety studies related to PFAS of which the person is aware. The EPA must make all such health and safety studies available to the public within four months of the enactment of this bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2608
PFAS Testing Act of 2019
Jul 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2608
    PFAS Testing Act of 2019


  • July 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted