Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 7, 2020Environmental Protection
H.R. 5550
PFAS Safe Disposal Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 7, 2020)
PFAS Safe Disposal Act
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.
What just happenedJan 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9](D-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 7, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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