House Bill 2377
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 29, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2377
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for total PFAS. PFAS are man-made chemicals that may lead to adverse human health effects.
April 29, 2019
09/26/2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
09/26/2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/15/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
04/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
04/29/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/29/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 8:02:13 PM