On June 26, 2025, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell introduced the PFAS National Drinking Water Standard Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation aims to codify the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) national primary drinking water regulation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The bill seeks to give federal law status to the EPA’s final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation issued on April 26, 2024. This regulation establishes enforceable maximum contaminant levels for six hazardous PFAS chemicals in public drinking water systems. The goal is to ensure these standards remain durable and enforceable.
Congressman Fitzpatrick stated, “This fight started at home. I’ve seen the toll PFAS contamination has taken on families across PA-1—on their health, their peace of mind, and their trust in government.” He emphasized that the bill would cement the EPA’s PFAS drinking water standard into federal law.
Congresswoman Dingell added, “After years of fighting, the EPA issued a rule to limit the levels of six PFAS commonly found in drinking water… Too many people have already suffered the adverse effects of PFAS exposure.” She highlighted the importance of maintaining strong standards to combat “forever chemicals.”
The legislation builds on previous efforts by Fitzpatrick and Dingell to hold polluters accountable. In April, they led a bipartisan letter urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to uphold CERCLA designations for PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances.
These efforts represent a coordinated strategy addressing both remediation and prevention of PFAS contamination. While CERCLA targets existing polluted sites, this new act aims to limit future exposure through clear drinking water protections.
PFAS are synthetic chemicals linked to various health risks. The Department of Defense has spent over $2 billion on cleanup efforts with significant work remaining. Nearly every American has some level of PFAS in their blood.
The act reflects ongoing efforts by the bipartisan Task Force to protect public health and stop PFAS contamination nationwide.
