House Poised To Debate PFAS Superfund Listing, Sparking GOP Criticism

July 10, 2019
The House is gearing up to debate an amendment to the defense authorization bill that would require EPA to list perfluorinated chemicals as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, a move that is already prompting strong opposition from a top Senate Republican opposed to the measure. The House Rules Committee July 9 ruled that the amendment, authored by Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Dan Kildee (D-MI), is in order, underscoring supporters’ hopes that the measure will be approved on the...


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