Environment Hearing: Assessing the Current Statutory and Regulatory Landscape for PFAS

Energy and Commerce: House Committee, Subcommittee on Environment · December 19, 2025

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Call to order and opening recognition

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Subcommittee on Environment called to order and chair recognizes himself for a five-minute opening statement and overview of the hearing format and purpose.

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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on EPA's 2024 CERCLA hazardous-substance designation for PFOA and PFOS, with witnesses and members debating whether statutory "passive receiver" liability protections are needed to avoid chilling brownfields redevelopment and imposing large costs on water utilities and communities.

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