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Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4161| Senate 
| Updated: 5/9/2022
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop requirements to (1) limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States, and (2) publish human health water quality criteria for 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

S 116-2980
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
May 9, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 9, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7696
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2980
    Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019


  • May 9, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 9, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7696
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7696: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3622: Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021
  • S 117-1907: Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021

Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4161| Senate 
| Updated: 5/9/2022
Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop requirements to (1) limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States, and (2) publish human health water quality criteria for 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

S 116-2980
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
May 9, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 9, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7696
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2980
    Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019


  • May 9, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 9, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • May 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7696
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7696: Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3622: Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021
  • S 117-1907: Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted