Hearing on "Examining the Impact of EPA’s CERCLA Designation for Two PFAS Chemistries and Potential Policy Responses to Superfund Liability Concerns"

The Subcommittee on Environment of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing is entitled "Examining the Impact of EPA's CERCLA Designation for Two PFAS Chemistries and Potential Policy Responses to Superfund Liability Concerns."

Key Documents 

Opening Statement from Subcommittee Ranking Member Tonko as prepared for delivery 

Opening Statement from Subcommittee Member Menendez as prepared for delivery

Livestream 

Witnesses

Susan Bodine, Esq.

Partner

Earth & Water Law

Testimony

Lawrence W. Falbe, Esq.

Chair

International Council of Shopping Centers Environmental and Land Use Policy Committee

Testimony 

G. Tracy Mehan

Executive Director, Government Affairs

American Water Works Association

Testimony

Emily Donovan

Co-Founder

Clean Cape Fear

Testimony