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H.R. 2596 (116th)

Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 May 2019

Last action

26 September 2019 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Sponsors

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment

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Summary

Protecting Communities from New PFAS Act This bill requires compliance with certain notification requirements by (1) persons planning to manufacture perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) that are not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inventory list, or (2) those planning to manufacture or process PFAS for a significant new use. Under the bill, PFAS may not be exempted from such notification requirements. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA's inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use.

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Timeline

  1. 8 May 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 May 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 May 2019

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 September 2019

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 September 2019

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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