HR-535 : Still Just a Bill

PFAS Action Act of 2019

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to designate all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances within one year of enactment of this bill.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2020-01-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-01-10VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 159 (Roll no. 13).House floor actions
2020-01-10VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 219 (Roll no. 12).House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment including language "unborn child" to the testing procedure described in such national primary drinking water regulation by publishing the procedure or method in the Federal Register in accordance with section 1401 (1)(D).House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorMrs. Rodgers (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H162)House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 535.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 22.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 21.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 20, as modified.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tlaib amendment No. 19.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2020-01-10FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H153-164)House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 535 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorMr. Tonko moved that the Committee rise.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Axne amendment No. 18, as modified.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 17.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 16.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 15.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 14.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pappas amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Pappas amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 13.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 12.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rice (NY) amendment No. 11.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 9House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 8.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 7House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Balderson amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Balderson amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Balderson amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 5.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hudson amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Burgess amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Burgess amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 779, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Woodall amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 535.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel T. Kildee to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 779 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2020-01-09FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 779. (consideration: CR H116-142; text: CR H125-127)House floor actions
2020-01-08FloorRule H. Res. 779 passed House.House floor actions
2020-01-07FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 779 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2020-01-02CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.House floor actions
2020-01-02DischargeCommittee on Transportation discharged.House floor actions
2020-01-02CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-364, Part I.House floor actions
2019-11-20CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.House committee actions
2019-11-20CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-09-26CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-09-26CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-02-07CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.House committee actions
2019-01-25CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.House committee actions
2019-01-14IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-01-14IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-01-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
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