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H.R. 2467 (117th)

PFAS Action Act of 2021

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Introduced

13 April 2021

Last action

22 July 2021 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]

Subjects

Environment

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28 May 2025

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 13 April 2021

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 April 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 June 2021

    Vote

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 June 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 June 2021

    Vote

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 June 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 July 2021

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 61.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 13 July 2021

    Discharge

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  11. 13 July 2021

    Committee

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Source: Committee

  12. 13 July 2021

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  13. 13 July 2021

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  14. 19 July 2021

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 July 2021

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  16. 21 July 2021

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 21 July 2021

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 21 July 2021

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 21 July 2021

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 21 July 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  21. 21 July 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  22. 21 July 2021

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  23. 21 July 2021

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  24. 21 July 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  25. 22 July 2021

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

21 July 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 241 · No 183 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

21 July 2021 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 204 · No 218 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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