HR 2577 · 116th Congress · Environmental Protection

PFAS Right-To-Know Act

Introduced 2019-05-08· Sponsored by Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .(2019-09-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] PFAS Right-To-Know Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in the Toxic Release Inventory of chemicals. 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. Certain industrial facilities that manufacture, process, or use PFAS must annually report to the EPA on their PFAS releases, which will be included in the Toxic Release Inventory.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans