Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022
Summary
Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop requirements to (1) limit the discharge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into certain waters of the United States, and (2) publish human health water quality criteria for 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 10, 2022
Last action May 11, 2022
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
May 11, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
lower
May 10, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
May 10, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda L. Lawrence
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
David J. Trone
DDemocratic
Co
Dean Phillips
DDemocratic
Co
Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
Co
Diana DeGette
DDemocratic
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