H.R. 2577 · 116th Congress
PFAS Right-To-Know Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Antonio Delgado
- Introduced
- 2019-05-08
- Latest action
- 2019-09-26 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
PFAS Right-To-Know Act
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.
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.