Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 15, 2019)
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a maximum contaminant level goal as well as a national primary drinking water regulation for certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. The substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
What just happenedMay 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 15, 2019
- May 15, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 15, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate