Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 21, 2021)
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. 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 EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level (MCL) and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS that includes perfluorooctanoic acid (commonly referred to as PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (commonly referred to PFOS). The MCL and regulation must be protective of the health of subpopulations that may be at greater risk than the general population of adverse health effects from exposure to PFAS in drinking water.
What just happenedJul 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 21, 2021
- Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jul 21, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate