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H.R. 1976 (116th)

PFAS Detection Act of 2019

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Introduced

28 March 2019

Last action

13 June 2019 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

Subjects

Environment

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5 December 2025

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Summary

PFAS Detection Act of 2019 This bill sets forth requirements for detecting and sampling perfluorinated compounds. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain perfluorinated compounds, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds. Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and soil. The sampling data must then be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure, likely health and environmental impacts, and remediation priorities.

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Timeline

  1. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 April 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 June 2019

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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