Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 820

Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act

This bill adds the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the interagency working group to coordinate federal activities related to research about perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the bill.

Current Status of Bill S 820

Bill S 820 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2023. Bill S 820 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2023.  Bill S 820's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250. as of November 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 820

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 820

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

Consumer affairsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 820

Protecting Consumers from PFAS ActProtecting Consumers from PFAS ActProtecting Consumers from PFAS ActA bill to add the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the list of agencies required to be represented on the PFAS interagency working group.
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