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H.R. 5540

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PFAS Transparency Act
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Committee
Latest Action · January 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
January 3, 2020
Cosponsors (10)
9D 1R
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PFAS Transparency Act The bill requires an industrial entity that introduces perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, into wastewater treatment systems to provide specified advance notices to such systems, including the identity and quantity of such PFAS. 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.

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