H.R. 2467PFAS Action Act of 2021

3 recorded actions231 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell [D-MI-12]
Cosponsors: 49 · 44 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Committees: Energy and Commerce Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Jul 22, 2021 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

IntroducedApr 13, 2021
Passed the HouseJul 21, 2021
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

PFAS Action Act of 2021

This bill establishes requirements and incentives to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, and remediate PFAS in the environment. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

The bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate the PFAS perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as a hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, 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.

The EPA must publish human health water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act for each measurable PFAS and class of such substances and establish standards to limit discharges of PFAS from industrial sources into waters of the United States. In addition, the EPA must issue a national primary drinking water regulation for PFAS that, at a minimum, includes standards for PFOA and PFOS.

Among other requirements, the EPA must also issue a final rule adding PFOA and PFOS to the list of hazardous air pollutants, test all PFAS for toxicity to human health, and regulate the disposal of materials containing PFAS. The EPA must also require PFAS manufacturers to submit analytical reference standards for PFAS. The EPA and states may use those standards for (1) the development of information, protocols, and methodologies, and (2) activities relating to the implementation of enforcement of requirements.

Finally, the bill provides incentives to address PFAS, such as grants to help community water systems treat water contaminated by PFAS and grants to schools for testing and filtrating PFAS from drinking water.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 2467 as passed House on Jul 21, 2021. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

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Jul 21, 2021Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveJul 21, 2021

How every member votedHouse roll call 217

House Jul 21, 2021 · the primary vote

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PFAS Action Act

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241 Yea 183 Nay 6 not voting

Party-line vote 23 of 424 voting members broke with their own party: 23 Republicans.

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Democratic219 members

Republican211 members

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Cosponsors49 · 44 Democrats · 5 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 2467 and vote against it. 26 signed when it was filed.

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Who lobbied on H.R. 246761 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 2467 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYfiled by THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY, OGR

Energy/Nuclear · Environment/Superfund · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Trade (domestic/foreign) +5 more14 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

COVESTRO LLCfiled by GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, COVESTRO LLCIts PAC: Covestropac a PAC of Covestro LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Energy/Nuclear · Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Transportation +5 more10 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2022Filing

EARTHJUSTICE

Energy/Nuclear · Natural Resources · Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Clean Air and Water (quality) +8 more9 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2022Filing

TEXTILE RENTAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Clean Air and Water (quality) · Apparel/Clothing Industry/Textiles · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products · Disaster Planning/Emergencies +2 more9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

A.O. SMITH CORPORATIONIts PAC: AO Smith Corp. PAC

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Energy/Nuclear · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Natural Resources8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICEIts PAC: American Association for Justice PAC

Copyright/Patent/Trademark · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition +13 more8 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2022Filing

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVESfiled by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES, THE DOERRER GROUP LLCIts PAC: American Association of Airport Executives

Budget/Appropriations · Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Homeland Security · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

ARKEMA INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES (FKA ARKEMA INC.)

Agriculture · Budget/Appropriations · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Chemicals/Chemical Industry +11 more8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Budget/Appropriations · Defense · Energy/Nuclear · Environment/Superfund +9 more8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2022Filing

DUPONT DE NEMOURS, INC.Its PAC: Employees of Dupont PAC - Dupont DE Nemours, Inc.

Clean Air and Water (quality) · Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Defense · Environment/Superfund +7 more8 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2022Filing

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