PFAS Detection Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 28, 2019)
PFAS Detection Act of 2019
This bill sets forth requirements for detecting and sampling perfluorinated compounds. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain perfluorinated compounds, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams.
The bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds.
Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and soil.
The sampling data must then be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure, likely health and environmental impacts, and remediation priorities.
What just happenedJun 13, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Apr 18, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Apr 18, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee - Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 28, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House