Pappas pushes for PFAS cleanup reforms New Hampshire Union Leader Jul. 20—Congress needs to pass legislation that both provides money for cleanup and gives federal regulators the power to crack down on polluters who release so-called "forever chemicals" into the environment, U.S. Rep. "We need some policy changes and some additional regulation to allow EPA to go after polluters," Pappas said. "We also need to make investments in upgrading our water treatment systems to make sure we are providing people clean water." The 1st District congressman hosted an online dialogue with environmental activists on the eve of a House debate on Wednesday on the most aggressive legislation dealing with per- and polyfluoroalkyl contaminants.