Frank Pallone: “This comprehensive bill reflects the hard work of many of my colleagues. I want to thank some of the leaders in the…”

“This comprehensive bill reflects the hard work of many of my colleagues. I want to thank some of the leaders in the House who have made this bill possible. Representative Dingell has led this bill for several years now, never losing sight of the communities she represents who have been impacted by PFAS in their environment and in their water. The bill builds on legislation from Representative Sean Patrick Maloney to require health effects testing on all PFAS chemicals. This critical testing forms the basis of required decisions throughout this package. The legislation also sets a moratorium on new PFAS until EPA has the science it needs to properly evaluate them and will ensure that all new PFAS are properly reviewed before going forward. This provision was authored and led through the committee process by Representative Kuster and also reflects the hard work of Representative Dean. Another essential piece of this bill builds on bipartisan legislation from Representatives Boyle and Fitzpatrick to set a national drinking water standard that protects public health, including the health of pregnant women, infants, and children. The legislation also takes important steps to address air emissions of PFAS.…”