US HB2377 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 32-1)
Status: Introduced on April 29 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-09-26 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 29 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-09-26 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the level of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA must publish a maximum contaminant level goal and promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for total PFAS. PFAS are man-made chemicals that may lead to adverse human health effects.
Title
Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2019
Sponsors
Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA] | Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ] | Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY] | Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI] |
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA] | Sen. Elissa Slotkin [D-MI] | Rep. Madeleine Dean [D-PA] |
Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] | Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Adriano Espaillat [D-NY] |
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Harley Rouda [D-CA] | Rep. Angela Craig [D-MN] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] |
Sen. Andy Kim [D-NJ] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Sen. Ben Lujan [D-NM] | Rep. David Price [D-NC] |
Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY] | Rep. Debra Haaland [D-NM] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] |
Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] | Rep. Elaine Luria [D-VA] | Rep. Sean Casten [D-IL] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] |
Rep. John Larson [D-CT] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. C.A. Ruppersberger [D-MD] | Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA] |
Rep. Lauren Underwood [D-IL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2019-09-26 | House | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . |
2019-09-26 | House | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2019-05-15 | House | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
2019-04-30 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. |
2019-04-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2019-04-29 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1790 (Related) 2019-12-20 - Became Public Law No: 116-92. (TXT | PDF)
HR758 (Similar To) 2019-12-11 - Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider
HR758 (Similar To) 2019-12-11 - Mr. Nadler moved to table the motion to reconsider
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental health
Environmental protection
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality
Water use and supply
Environmental health
Environmental protection
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Water quality
Water use and supply
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2377/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2377/BILLS-116hr2377ih.pdf |