H.R. 4224 · 117th Congress · House

PFAS Transparency Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced
Jun 29, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 30, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  2. JUN 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUN 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUN 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

2

Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

hspw02

Referred: Jun 30, 2021

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

hspw00

Referred: Jun 29, 2021

Active