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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 13, 2021Environmental Protection
H.R. 2467

PFAS Action Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 21, 2021)

PFAS Action Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements and incentives to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, and remediate PFAS in the environment. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as a hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, thereby requiring remediation of releases of those PFAS into the environment. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether the remaining PFAS should be designated as hazardous substances.

The EPA must publish human health water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for each measurable PFAS and class of such substances and establish standards to limit discharges of PFAS from industrial sources into waters of the United States. In addition, the EPA must issue a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS that, at a minimum, includes standards for PFOA and PFOS.

Among other requirements, the EPA must also issue a final rule adding PFOA and PFOS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, test all PFAS for toxicity to human health, and regulate the disposal of materials containing PFAS. The EPA must also require PFAS manufacturers to submit analytical reference standards for PFAS. The EPA and states may use those standards for (1) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, and (2) activities relating to the implementation of enforcement of requirements.

Finally, the bill provides incentives to address PFAS, such as grants to help community water systems treat water contaminated by PFAS and grants to schools for testing and filtrating PFAS from drinking water.

What just happenedJul 22, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12](D-MI)Sponsor
49 cosponsors44 D5 R
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  1. Jul 22, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Jul 21, 2021FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2467.

  3. Jul 21, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 21, 2021FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 217).

  5. Jul 21, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 217).

  6. Jul 21, 2021FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 216).

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  7. Jul 21, 2021FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  8. Jul 21, 2021FloorH36200

    Mr. Crenshaw moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3789)

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. Jul 21, 2021FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  10. Jul 21, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment en bloc.

  11. Jul 21, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2467.

  12. Jul 21, 2021FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.

  13. Jul 21, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 535. (consideration: CR H3770-3791; text: CR H3770-3773)

  14. Jul 19, 2021FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 535 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.

  15. Jul 13, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.

  16. Jul 13, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Jul 13, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Jul 13, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-86, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Jul 13, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-86, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Jun 23, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 20.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Jun 23, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Jun 16, 2021Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7 .

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  23. Jun 16, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  24. Apr 14, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  25. Apr 14, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  26. Apr 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. Apr 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. Apr 13, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Apr 13, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 21, 202153

PFAS Action Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements and incentives to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, and remediate PFAS in the environment. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as a hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, thereby requiring remediation of releases of those PFAS into the environment. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether the remaining PFAS should be designated as hazardous substances.

The EPA must publish human health water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for each measurable PFAS and class of such substances and establish standards to limit discharges of PFAS from industrial sources into waters of the United States. In addition, the EPA must issue a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS that, at a minimum, includes standards for PFOA and PFOS.

Among other requirements, the EPA must also issue a final rule adding PFOA and PFOS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, test all PFAS for toxicity to human health, and regulate the disposal of materials containing PFAS. The EPA must also require PFAS manufacturers to submit analytical reference standards for PFAS. The EPA and states may use those standards for (1) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, and (2) activities relating to the implementation of enforcement of requirements.

Finally, the bill provides incentives to address PFAS, such as grants to help community water systems treat water contaminated by PFAS and grants to schools for testing and filtrating PFAS from drinking water.

Reported to House, Part IJul 13, 20218

PFAS Action Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements and incentives to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, and remediate PFAS in the environment. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as a hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, thereby requiring remediation of releases of those PFAS into the environment. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether the remaining PFAS should be designated as hazardous substances.

The EPA must also determine whether PFAS should be designated as toxic pollutants under the Clean Water Act. If PFAS are designated as toxic, then the EPA must establish standards to limit discharges of PFAS from industrial sources into waters of the United States. In addition, the EPA must issue a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS that, at a minimum, includes standards for PFOA and PFOS.

Among other requirements, the EPA must also issue a final rule adding PFOA and PFOS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, test all PFAS for toxicity to human health, and regulate the disposal of materials containing PFAS.

Finally, the bill provides incentives to address PFAS, such as grants to help community water systems treat water contaminated by PFAS.

Introduced in HouseApr 13, 2021

PFAS Action Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements and incentives to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, and remediate PFAS in the environment. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as a hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, thereby requiring remediation of releases of those PFAS into the environment. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether the remaining PFAS should be designated as hazardous substances.

The EPA must also determine whether PFAS should be designated as toxic pollutants under the Clean Water Act. If PFAS are designated as toxic, then the EPA must establish standards to limit discharges of PFAS from industrial sources into waters of the United States. In addition, the EPA must issue a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS that, at a minimum, includes standards for PFOA and PFOS.

Among other requirements, the EPA must also issue a final rule adding PFOA and PFOS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, test all PFAS for toxicity to human health, and regulate the disposal of materials containing PFAS.

Finally, the bill provides incentives to address PFAS, such as grants to help community water systems treat water contaminated by PFAS.

PFAS Action Act of 2021 — Informed