PFAS Right-To-Know Act

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This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in the Toxic Release Inventory of chemicals. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 8, 2019

PFAS Right-To-Know Act

Certain industrial facilities that manufacture, process, or use PFAS must annually report to the EPA on their PFAS releases, which will be included in the Toxic Release Inventory.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: PFAS Right-To-Know Act

Latest action (Sep 26, 2019): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Policy area: Environmental Protection · Origin: House · Introduced: May 8, 2019

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.