US HB5540 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Pending: House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Pending: House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
PFAS Transparency Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Antonio Delgado [D-NY] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Harley Rouda [D-CA] | Rep. Christopher Pappas [D-NH] |
| Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR] | Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. Brenda Lawrence [D-MI] | Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ] |
| Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 2020-01-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB535 (Related) 2020-01-13 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subjects
Environmental protection
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Pollution liability
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Pollution liability
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5540/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5540/BILLS-116hr5540ih.pdf |
