US SB950 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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 standard for the detection of perfluorinated compounds. Using such standard, the USGS must carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of perfluorinated compounds in estuaries, lakes, streams, springs, wells, wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and soil. The sampling data must then be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure, likely health and environmental impacts, and remediation priorities.
Title
PFAS Detection Act of 2019
Sponsors
Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] | Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] | Sen. Thom Tillis [R-NC] |
Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC] | Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-03-28 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1976 (Same As) 2019-06-13 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
SB1507 (Related) 2019-06-19 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.
SB1507 (Related) 2019-06-19 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental protection
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Lakes and rivers
Soil pollution
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wetlands
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental protection
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Lakes and rivers
Soil pollution
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wetlands
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/950/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s950/BILLS-116s950is.pdf |