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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 31, 2019Emergency Management
S. 2353

PFAS Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 18, 2020)

Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to limit or prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

What just happenedDec 21, 2020

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
18 cosponsors11 D7 R
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18cosponsors1committees11actions6subjects
  1. Dec 21, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 21, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 20, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 18, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7828; text: CR S7828)

  5. Dec 18, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Feb 3, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.

  7. Feb 3, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-211.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  8. Feb 3, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-211.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  9. Nov 6, 2019Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Jul 31, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 31, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 18, 202055

Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to limit or prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

Reported to SenateFeb 3, 202025

Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to limit or prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

Introduced in SenateJul 31, 2019

Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to limit or prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

PFAS Act of 2019 — Informed