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House Bill 2591
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 8, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Democrat
Introduced
May 8, 2019
Latest Action
Sep 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2591
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
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Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Ro Khanna
California
Democrat
Harley Rouda
California
Democrat
Darren Soto
Florida
Democrat
Tulsi Gabbard
Hawaii
Democrat
Jim McGovern
Massachusetts
Democrat
Dan Kildee
Michigan
Democrat
Debbie Dingell
Michigan
Democrat
Elissa Slotkin
Michigan
Democrat
Derek Kilmer
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

PFAS Waste Incineration Ban Act of 2019

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations to address the disposal by incineration of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the substances, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

The EPA must promulgate regulations to prohibit the disposal by incineration of foam that contains PFAS and is used to fight fire. In addition, the EPA must promulgate regulations (1) identifying additional wastes containing PFAS for which a prohibition on incineration may be necessary to protect human health and the environment, and (2) prohibiting such disposal of the identified wastes.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
May 8, 2019
Related Bills (1)
Jan 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
3
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 3227
Prevent Future American Sickness Act of 2020
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
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CRS
Actions (6)
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.
05/09/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
05/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:42:31 AM
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