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S.638: PFAS Action Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (44 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
PFAS Action Act of 2019 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to designate all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances within one year of enactment of this bill.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Feb. 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1599)
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Feb. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) |