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Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 19, 2021Environmental Protection
S. 2994

PROTECT Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 19, 2021)

Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021

This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

What just happenedOct 19, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7074)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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  1. Oct 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7074)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Oct 19, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

PROTECT Act of 2021 — Informed