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S.950: PFAS Detection Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2019
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 28, 2019
Bill Summary
PFAS Detection Act of 2019 This bill sets forth requirements for detecting and sampling perfluorinated compounds. Perfluorinated compounds are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain perfluorinated compounds, such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and fire-fighting foams. The bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to establish a performance...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) |