H.R.1267

Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act

Introduced·2/12/25

Exempts water and wastewater treatment facilities from liability for PFAS releases under CERCLA.

The Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act aims to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 for releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Specifically, it protects public water systems, treatment works, municipalities, political subdivisions, special districts, and contractors involved in managing or disposing of PFAS. This protection applies if the activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and during water conveyance or treatment.

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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 12, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 12, 2025

House

Referred 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.

Feb 12, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.