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Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
10/28/2022, 1:46 AM
Congressional Summary of S 2980
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review certain point sources that discharge perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. Based on this review, the EPA must establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards, as well as publish water quality criteria, for certain 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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2980
Bill S 2980 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 4, 2019. Bill S 2980 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 4, 2019. Bill S 2980's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of December 4, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2980
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2980
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Industrial facilities
- Water quality
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2980
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2019
A bill to require the promulgation of certain standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2980
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