House Bill 2533
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PFAS Drinking Water Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2533
Congress
116
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Providing Financial Assistance for Safe Drinking Water Act or the PFAS Drinking Water Act
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program that awards grants to community water systems for the costs associated with technologies that remove perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from drinking water. 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.
May 7, 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.
05/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
05/07/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:19:33 PM