PFAS Transparency Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2020)
PFAS Transparency Act
The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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.
What just happenedJan 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 7, 2020
- Jan 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 3, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House