United States · Bill · S
S. 2980 (116th)
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
Introduced
4 December 2019
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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14 January 2025
Summary
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review certain point sources that discharge perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Based on this review, the EPA must establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, as well as publish water quality criteria, for certain PFAS. 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.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 December 2019
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 December 2019
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 4 December 2019
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2980
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/s/2980