Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2019Environmental Protection
S. 638
PFAS Action Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2019)
PFAS Action Act of 2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to designate all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances within one year of enactment of this bill.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1599)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
52 cosponsors44 D6 R2 I
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1599)
Environment and Public Works Committee - Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate