Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2600
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Toxic PFAS Control Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 8, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 8, 2019
Latest Action
Sep 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2600
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Toxic PFAS Control Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate and phase out the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as 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.

Beginning six months after the date of enactment of this bill, no person may manufacture any new PFAS nor may they manufacture or process any PFAS for a significant new use as determined by the EPA.

The bill prohibits the manufacture of any PFAS beginning two years after the date of enactment of this bill. Additionally, three years after the date of enactment of the bill, no person may process or distribute in commerce any PFAS.

With regard to PFAS, the EPA must regulate

  • the manner or method of disposal of PFAS or any article containing such substances;
  • packaging or labeling of substances or articles containing PFAS to ensure clear and adequate minimum warnings and instructions for its processing, use, distribution, or disposal;
  • reporting requirements for persons manufacturing or processing PFAS; and
  • PFAS manufacturers in relation to the disposal of unprocessed PFAS, replacement or repurchase of PFAS, and notice requirements to certain parties.

The EPA is authorized to grant exemptions from requirements related to PFAS, but such exemptions are only permitted to last up to one year.

Text (1)
Actions (7)
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 Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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
Mar 2, 2022 4:13:00 PM