Q&A: U.S. Legislation Would Create ‘Clear Legal Framework’ for PFAS — Attorney

Recent legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would create new guidelines and analytical reference standards for classifying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the health risks of PFAS exposure in air and water.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced H.R. 6805, the PFAS Action Act of 2023, on 14 December 2023. The bill would require the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

To acquire deeper insights into how upcoming legislation could affect PFAS litigation and the regulatory trends in 2024 and beyond, 3E reached out to Texas-based attorney Collen A. Clark. He has written extensively about PFAS litigation and the implications of government regulations on PFAS-related lawsuits.