House Bill 5539
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5539
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
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2020
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review certain point sources that discharge perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Based on this review, the EPA must establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, as well as publish water quality criteria, for certain 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.
The bill also directs the EPA to award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works to implement PFAS pretreatment standards.
January 3, 2020
01/06/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
01/03/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
01/03/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:36:00 PM