United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2591 (116th)
PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019
Introduced
8 May 2019
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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7 April 2025
Summary
PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to address the disposal by incineration of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the substances, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The EPA must promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fire. In addition, the EPA must promulgate regulations (1) identifying additional wastes containing PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and (2) prohibiting such disposal of the identified wastes.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 May 2019
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Introduced in House · EN · 8 May 2019
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 8 May 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2591
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/2591