House Bill 4224
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PFAS Transparency Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 29, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4224
Congress
117
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
PFAS Transparency Act
The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such 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.
June 29, 2021
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06/30/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
06/29/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/29/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM