H.R. 535: PFAS Action Act of 2019
CBO Score
$300 million
Documentation
Date of Report
Tue January 7th, 2020
Notes
PAYGO estimate only; "Direct spending costs under the bill could be much higher; CBO has not completed an estimate of costs of implementing H.R. 535 that would be subject to the availability of appropriated funds."
CBO Report Details
Legislation Details
116th 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
Revises several environmental laws and requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs. 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. (Sec. 2) The bill designates certain PFASs as hazardous substances, thereby requiring remediation of releases of ...
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