House Bill 2605
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PROTECT Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2605
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
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2019 or the PROTECT Act of 2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) issue a final rule adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
May 8, 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.
05/09/2019
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 1:42:33 AM