H.R. 5550

Referred to Committee

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

Introduced 1/7/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

1/7/2020 • House

Summary

PFAS Safe Disposal Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) or aqueous film forming foam. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste.

Introduced in House • 1/7/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesSolid waste and recycling

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Sponsor

Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]

Democrat • MI-9

Cosponsors (1)

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

D-CA-17

Joined 1/7/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 7, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Related Bills (1)

H.R. 535

PFAS Action Act of 2019

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Bill TypeHR

Current StatusReferred to Committee

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