S. 638 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
PFAS Action Act of 2019
S. 638 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 28, 2019, sponsored by Thomas R. Carper with 52 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1599) (Feb 28, 2019)
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