HR 5540 · 116th Congress · Environmental Protection

PFAS Transparency Act

Introduced 2020-01-03· 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: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.(2020-01-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] PFAS Transparency Act The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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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Cosponsors (10)

9 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48]CA
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]NH
Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]OR
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]CA
Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]MI
Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]NJ
Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]MI
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]NY
Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray, Jr. [D-CA-39]CA