H.R. 2467: PFAS Action Act of 2021
CBO Score
$1.78 billion
Documentation
Date of Report
Mon July 19th, 2021
Notes
"The bill would authorize grants to states and community water systems totaling $1.5 billion over the fiscal years 2022-2026 to cover capital costs associated with implementing some of the bill’s requirements."
CBO Report Details
Legislation Details
117th Congress
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell — D — MI
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...
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