Senate Bill 638
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PFAS Action Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
638
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
PFAS Action Act of 2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to designate all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances within one year of enactment of this bill.
February 28, 2019
02/28/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1599)
02/28/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:30 PM