PFAS Testing and Treatment Act of 2020

Senate Bill 3480 - PFAS Testing and Treatment Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T04:18:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3480 PFAS Testing and Treatment Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 4:18 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3480

Providing Financial Assistance to States for Testing and Treatment Act of 2020 or the PFAS Testing and Treatment Act of 2020

This bill expands the allowed use of existing grants for certain water systems to address emerging contaminants, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. Specifically, these grants may be used for activities such as investing in compliance for public water systems and underground sources of drinking water, and to provide household water quality testing.

The bill also establishes additional grants for states to address groundwater contamination by certain perfluoroalkyl substances.

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Current Status of Bill S 3480

Bill S 3480 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill S 3480 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2020. Bill S 3480's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3480

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3480

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

- Environmental regulatory procedures

- Environmental technology

- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

- Water quality

- Water resources funding

- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3480

PFAS Testing and Treatment Act of 2020

Providing Financial Assistance to States for Testing and Treatment Act of 2020

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize additional assistance to address pollution from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalklyl substances and other emerging contaminants, and for other purposes.