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H.R. 2377

Introduced

Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019

Introduced 4/29/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

9/26/2019 • House

Summary

Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for total PFAS. PFAS are man-made chemicals that may lead to adverse human health effects.

Introduced in House • 4/29/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater qualityWater use and supply

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (33)

Party Breakdown

32
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Democrat • PA-2

Sponsored 4/29/2019

Cosponsors (32)

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Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]

D-NJ-6

Joined 4/29/2019

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Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

D-NY-20

Joined 4/29/2019

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Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]

D-MI-5

Joined 4/29/2019

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Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

D-CA-17

Joined 5/2/2019

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Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]

D-MI-8

Joined 5/2/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 29, 2019

Committee Review

May 15, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House4/29/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors32