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PFAS Action Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-535| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2020
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (66)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)David E. Price (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Action Act of 2019 This bill revises several environmental laws and requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. (Sec. 2) The bill designates certain PFAS as hazardous substances, thereby requiring remediation of releases of those PFAS into the environment. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether the remaining PFAS should be designated as hazardous substances, individually or in groups. The bill exempts public agencies or private owners of public airports that receive federal funding from liability for remediation of certain releases of PFAS into the environment resulting from the use of aqueous film forming foam. (Sec. 3) The EPA must require that comprehensive toxicity testing be conducted on all PFAS. These rules shall require the development of information by any person who manufactures, processes, or intends to manufacture or process PFAS. The bill also provides guidelines for the development of these rules, including the methodologies and protocols to be used. The bill revises when any PFAS may be exempt from testing or information submission and requires the EPA to publish a list of all exempt PFAS. (Sec. 4) Currently, unless requirements for an exemption are met, persons planning to manufacture a chemical substance not listed on the EPA’s inventory list or manufacture or process a chemical substance for a significant new use must comply with certain notification requirements. The bill prohibits PFAS from being exempted from these requirements. For five years, the EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA’s inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use. (Sec. 5) The bill requires the EPA to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for certain PFAS. The EPA must publish a health advisory for PFAS not subject to a national primary drinking water regulation. (Sec. 6) The bill prohibits the EPA from imposing financial penalties for the first five years for a violation of a national primary drinking water regulation with respect to PFAS. (Sec. 7) The EPA must establish a grant program to assist community water systems with the costs associated with treating water contaminated by PFAS. (Sec. 8) In relation to the regulation of toxic air pollutants, the EPA must (1) issue a final rule adding certain PFAS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of PFAS. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether to issue a final rule adding the remaining PFAS to the list of hazardous air pollutants. (Sec. 9) The EPA must regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing PFAS or aqueous film forming foam. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste. (Sec. 10) The bill requires the EPA to (1) revise the Safer Choice Standard of the Safer Choice Program to identify the requirements that specified products (e.g., cooking utensils) must meet in order to be labeled with a Safer Choice label, including a requirement that any such product does not contain PFAS; or (2) establish a voluntary label available for use by any manufacturer of any specified product that the EPA has reviewed and found does not contain any PFAS. The Safer Choice Program helps consumers and businesses find products with safer chemical ingredients through Safer Choice labels. (Sec. 11) The EPA must issue guidance on minimizing the use by first responders of firefighting foam and other related equipment containing any PFAS, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. (Sec. 12) The EPA must investigate methods to prevent contamination by specified PFAS of surface waters, including those used for drinking water. (Sec. 13) The bill requires an owner or operator of an industrial source that introduces PFAS into treatment works (systems that treat municipal sewage or industrial wastes) to provide specified notices to such treatment works, including the identity and quantity of such PFAS. (Sec. 14) The EPA must establish a website containing specified information relating to the testing of household well water, including a list of certified laboratories that analyze samples. (Sec. 15) The EPA must develop a risk-communication strategy to inform the public about the hazards of PFAS. (Sec. 16) The bill authorizes the drinking water state revolving fund program to provide assistance to the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam to address emerging contaminants, with a focus on PFAS. (Sec. 17) Finally, based on results of biennial reviews related to the discharge of PFAS from point sources that are not publicly owned treatment works, the EPA shall, for certain measureable PFAS, add the PFAS to the list of toxic pollutants, or establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards. Within two years of the enactment of this bill, the EPA must publish human health water quality criteria for certain PFAS. The EPA shall award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works to help implement the pretreatment standards for PFAS developed by the EPA.

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Timeline
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-638
Introduced in Senate
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 2, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.
Jan 2, 2020
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Jan 2, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-364, Part I.
Jan 8, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 779 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jan 8, 2020
Rule H. Res. 779 passed House.
Jan 9, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 779. (consideration: CR H116-142; text: CR H125-127)
Jan 9, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jan 9, 2020
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 779 and Rule XVIII.
Jan 9, 2020
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel T. Kildee to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jan 9, 2020
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 535.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 2.
Jan 10, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Burgess amendment until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 4.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 5.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Balderson amendment No. 6.
Jan 10, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Balderson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Balderson amendment until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 7
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 8.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 9
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 10.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (NY) amendment No. 11.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 12.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 13.
Jan 10, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pappas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Pappas amendment until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 14.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 15.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 16.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 17.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 18, as modified.
Jan 10, 2020
Mr. Tonko moved that the Committee rise.
Jan 10, 2020
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 10, 2020
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 535 as unfinished business.
Jan 10, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H153-164)
Jan 10, 2020
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 19.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 20, as modified.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 21.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 22.
Jan 10, 2020
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 535.
Jan 10, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 10, 2020
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jan 10, 2020
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H162)
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment including language "unborn child" to the testing procedure described in such national primary drinking water regulation by publishing the procedure or method in the Federal Register in accordance with section 1401 (1)(D).
Jan 10, 2020
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jan 10, 2020
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 219 (Roll no. 12).
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Jan 10, 2020
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 159 (Roll no. 13).
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Jan 10, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • January 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • February 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-638
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 26, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • January 2, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.


  • January 2, 2020
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • January 2, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-364, Part I.


  • January 8, 2020
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 779 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.


  • January 8, 2020
    Rule H. Res. 779 passed House.


  • January 9, 2020
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 779. (consideration: CR H116-142; text: CR H125-127)


  • January 9, 2020
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.


  • January 9, 2020
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 779 and Rule XVIII.


  • January 9, 2020
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel T. Kildee to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • January 9, 2020
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 535.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 2.


  • January 10, 2020
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Burgess amendment until a time to be announced.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 4.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 5.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Balderson amendment No. 6.


  • January 10, 2020
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Balderson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Balderson amendment until a time to be announced.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 7


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 8.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 9


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 10.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (NY) amendment No. 11.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 12.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 13.


  • January 10, 2020
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pappas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Pappas amendment until a time to be announced.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 14.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 15.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 16.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 17.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 18, as modified.


  • January 10, 2020
    Mr. Tonko moved that the Committee rise.


  • January 10, 2020
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 10, 2020
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 535 as unfinished business.


  • January 10, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H153-164)


  • January 10, 2020
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 19.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 20, as modified.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 21.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 22.


  • January 10, 2020
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 535.


  • January 10, 2020
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 10, 2020
    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • January 10, 2020
    Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H162)


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment including language "unborn child" to the testing procedure described in such national primary drinking water regulation by publishing the procedure or method in the Federal Register in accordance with section 1401 (1)(D).


  • January 10, 2020
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • January 10, 2020
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 219 (Roll no. 12).
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  • January 10, 2020
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 159 (Roll no. 13).
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  • January 10, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 13, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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PFAS Action Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-535| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2020
PFAS Action Act of 2019 This bill revises several environmental laws and requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. (Sec. 2) The bill designates certain PFAS as hazardous substances, thereby requiring remediation of releases of those PFAS into the environment. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether the remaining PFAS should be designated as hazardous substances, individually or in groups. The bill exempts public agencies or private owners of public airports that receive federal funding from liability for remediation of certain releases of PFAS into the environment resulting from the use of aqueous film forming foam. (Sec. 3) The EPA must require that comprehensive toxicity testing be conducted on all PFAS. These rules shall require the development of information by any person who manufactures, processes, or intends to manufacture or process PFAS. The bill also provides guidelines for the development of these rules, including the methodologies and protocols to be used. The bill revises when any PFAS may be exempt from testing or information submission and requires the EPA to publish a list of all exempt PFAS. (Sec. 4) Currently, unless requirements for an exemption are met, persons planning to manufacture a chemical substance not listed on the EPA’s inventory list or manufacture or process a chemical substance for a significant new use must comply with certain notification requirements. The bill prohibits PFAS from being exempted from these requirements. For five years, the EPA shall prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution of PFAS not listed on the EPA’s inventory list or the manufacture or processing of PFAS for a significant new use. (Sec. 5) The bill requires the EPA to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for certain PFAS. The EPA must publish a health advisory for PFAS not subject to a national primary drinking water regulation. (Sec. 6) The bill prohibits the EPA from imposing financial penalties for the first five years for a violation of a national primary drinking water regulation with respect to PFAS. (Sec. 7) The EPA must establish a grant program to assist community water systems with the costs associated with treating water contaminated by PFAS. (Sec. 8) In relation to the regulation of toxic air pollutants, the EPA must (1) issue a final rule adding certain PFAS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of PFAS. Within five years, the EPA must determine whether to issue a final rule adding the remaining PFAS to the list of hazardous air pollutants. (Sec. 9) The EPA must regulate the disposal procedures for materials containing PFAS or aqueous film forming foam. For criminal penalty purposes, materials containing PFAS shall be considered hazardous waste. (Sec. 10) The bill requires the EPA to (1) revise the Safer Choice Standard of the Safer Choice Program to identify the requirements that specified products (e.g., cooking utensils) must meet in order to be labeled with a Safer Choice label, including a requirement that any such product does not contain PFAS; or (2) establish a voluntary label available for use by any manufacturer of any specified product that the EPA has reviewed and found does not contain any PFAS. The Safer Choice Program helps consumers and businesses find products with safer chemical ingredients through Safer Choice labels. (Sec. 11) The EPA must issue guidance on minimizing the use by first responders of firefighting foam and other related equipment containing any PFAS, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. (Sec. 12) The EPA must investigate methods to prevent contamination by specified PFAS of surface waters, including those used for drinking water. (Sec. 13) The bill requires an owner or operator of an industrial source that introduces PFAS into treatment works (systems that treat municipal sewage or industrial wastes) to provide specified notices to such treatment works, including the identity and quantity of such PFAS. (Sec. 14) The EPA must establish a website containing specified information relating to the testing of household well water, including a list of certified laboratories that analyze samples. (Sec. 15) The EPA must develop a risk-communication strategy to inform the public about the hazards of PFAS. (Sec. 16) The bill authorizes the drinking water state revolving fund program to provide assistance to the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam to address emerging contaminants, with a focus on PFAS. (Sec. 17) Finally, based on results of biennial reviews related to the discharge of PFAS from point sources that are not publicly owned treatment works, the EPA shall, for certain measureable PFAS, add the PFAS to the list of toxic pollutants, or establish effluent limitations and pretreatment standards. Within two years of the enactment of this bill, the EPA must publish human health water quality criteria for certain PFAS. The EPA shall award grants to owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works to help implement the pretreatment standards for PFAS developed by the EPA.

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Timeline
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-638
Introduced in Senate
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 2, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.
Jan 2, 2020
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Jan 2, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-364, Part I.
Jan 8, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 779 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jan 8, 2020
Rule H. Res. 779 passed House.
Jan 9, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 779. (consideration: CR H116-142; text: CR H125-127)
Jan 9, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jan 9, 2020
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 779 and Rule XVIII.
Jan 9, 2020
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel T. Kildee to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jan 9, 2020
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 535.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 2.
Jan 10, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Burgess amendment until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 4.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 5.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Balderson amendment No. 6.
Jan 10, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Balderson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Balderson amendment until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 7
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 8.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 9
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 10.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (NY) amendment No. 11.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 12.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 13.
Jan 10, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pappas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Pappas amendment until a time to be announced.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 14.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 15.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 16.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 17.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 18, as modified.
Jan 10, 2020
Mr. Tonko moved that the Committee rise.
Jan 10, 2020
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 10, 2020
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 535 as unfinished business.
Jan 10, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H153-164)
Jan 10, 2020
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 19.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 20, as modified.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 21.
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 22.
Jan 10, 2020
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 535.
Jan 10, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 10, 2020
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jan 10, 2020
Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H162)
Jan 10, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment including language "unborn child" to the testing procedure described in such national primary drinking water regulation by publishing the procedure or method in the Federal Register in accordance with section 1401 (1)(D).
Jan 10, 2020
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jan 10, 2020
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 219 (Roll no. 12).
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Jan 10, 2020
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 159 (Roll no. 13).
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Jan 10, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • January 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • February 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-638
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 26, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • January 2, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.


  • January 2, 2020
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • January 2, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-364, Part I.


  • January 8, 2020
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 779 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.


  • January 8, 2020
    Rule H. Res. 779 passed House.


  • January 9, 2020
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 779. (consideration: CR H116-142; text: CR H125-127)


  • January 9, 2020
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.


  • January 9, 2020
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 779 and Rule XVIII.


  • January 9, 2020
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel T. Kildee to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • January 9, 2020
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 535.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 2.


  • January 10, 2020
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Burgess amendment until a time to be announced.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 4.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 5.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Balderson amendment No. 6.


  • January 10, 2020
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Balderson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Balderson amendment until a time to be announced.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 7


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 8.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 9


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 10.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (NY) amendment No. 11.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 12.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 13.


  • January 10, 2020
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pappas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Pappas amendment until a time to be announced.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 14.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 15.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 16.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 17.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 18, as modified.


  • January 10, 2020
    Mr. Tonko moved that the Committee rise.


  • January 10, 2020
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 10, 2020
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 535 as unfinished business.


  • January 10, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H153-164)


  • January 10, 2020
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 19.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 20, as modified.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 21.


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 22.


  • January 10, 2020
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 535.


  • January 10, 2020
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 10, 2020
    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • January 10, 2020
    Mrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H162)


  • January 10, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment including language "unborn child" to the testing procedure described in such national primary drinking water regulation by publishing the procedure or method in the Federal Register in accordance with section 1401 (1)(D).


  • January 10, 2020
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • January 10, 2020
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 219 (Roll no. 12).
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  • January 10, 2020
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 159 (Roll no. 13).
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  • January 10, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 13, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (66)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)David E. Price (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

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