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H.R. 2566

Introduced

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise the Safer Choice Standard to provide for a Safer Choice label for pots, pans, and cooking utensils that do not contain PFAS, and for other purposes.

Introduced 5/7/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

9/26/2019 • House

Summary

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise the Safer Choice Standard of the Safer Choice Program. Specifically, the EPA must identify the requirements that specified products (e.g., pots, pans, or cooking utensils) must meet in order to be labeled with a Safer Choice label, including a requirement that such products do not contain certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Introduced in House • 5/7/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Consumer affairsEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMarketing and advertisingProduct safety and quality

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

Democrat • FL-9

Sponsored 5/7/2019

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]

D-MI-12

Joined 5/30/2019

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

D-MI-5

Joined 10/21/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 7, 2019

Committee Review

May 15, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House5/7/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2