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PFAS Safe Disposal Act
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5550
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5550
Bill HR 5550 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 7, 2020. Bill HR 5550 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 7, 2020. Bill HR 5550's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 7, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5550
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5550
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Air quality
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Fires
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Solid waste and recycling
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5550
PFAS Safe Disposal Act
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations regarding disposal of materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam, and for other purposes.
PFAS Safe Disposal Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5550
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