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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican · PA · Representative

Votes with party: 84.3% (604 recorded votes)

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (14)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-06-26

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-06-26

Previously

Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-26

Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency to set national drinking water safety limits for PFAS chemicals, which are human-made substances found in many consumer products and industrial sites that can contaminate water supplies. The standards would apply to all public water systems across the country, protecting millions of Americans who rely on tap water by ensuring PFAS levels don't exceed safe thresholds. Water utilities would need to test for these chemicals and treat their water if contamination is found, which could increase costs for some communities but would reduce health risks from long-term exposure to these persistent chemicals.

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Subjects

Environmental Protection

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