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PFAS designations and Superfund liability

The subcommittee examines EPA’s CERCLA designation of two PFAS chemistries and possible policy responses to concerns about Superfund liability.

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 12:28 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2123Rayburn 2123

CHAIRGary J. Palmer R-AL-6
Paul Tonko D-NY-20
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HOURS
2:40
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
25
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses: 2 from business and trade groups and 2 from advocacy groups and think tanks.

Witnesses include representatives of a shopping center industry group, a community environmental organization, a water utility association and an environmental law firm.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

25 members · 14 Republicans, 11 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Lawerence FalbeChair, International Council of Shopping Centers Environmental and Land Use Policy CommitteeFirst appearance
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  • Emily DonovanCo-Founder, Clean Cape FearFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Tracy MehanExecutive Director, American Water Works AssociationFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Susan BodinePartner, Earth & Water LawFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)DEC 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 12:28 PM
  3. Video posted (done)DEC 18, 2025 · 12:28 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (not yet)USUALLY ABOUT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE HEARING
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