Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), the lead sponsor of legislation to require EPA to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), expects the House will prioritize passage of comprehensive PFAS legislation in the upcoming Congress, mirroring efforts from earlier this year, with high-ranking Democrats in both chambers already strategizing on plans. In an exclusive Nov. 10 interview with Inside EPA, Dingell said she is "very optimistic" about the prospects for moving PFAS legislation through the new Congress and with President-elect Joe Biden taking office early next year. She said she believes the House will pass the same PFAS legislation it approved in early 2020, and will work with the Senate on it, with the Biden administration offering key support. She declined to give specifics on which measures she would prioritize, saying she wants to wait to let the Biden administration get established.
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