H.R. 2570 · 116th Congress
PFAS User Fee Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Harley Rouda
- Introduced
- 2019-05-08
- Latest action
- 2019-09-26 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
PFAS User Fee Act of 2019
This bill creates a fee to provide support for the treatment of drinking water contaminated with certain perfluoroalkyl or 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.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a fee for the manufacture of PFAS. Revenue generated from the fees must be made available for a grant program. Under the program, the EPA must make grants to pay for the removal of PFAS from drinking water systems and wastewater treatment works.