Proposal:Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 3616
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. These man-made substances may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain these substances, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams.

The bill requires the EPA to expand the list of toxic pollutants under the Clean Water Act to include such substances. In addition, the EPA must develop effluent standards and pretreatment standards for the substances.

Bill Title

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-07-02: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 2019-07-02: Introduced in House
• 2019-07-02: Introduced in House
• 2019-07-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.