PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 25, 2022)
PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
This bill prohibits, under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the manufacture, import, processing, or distribution in commerce of any aqueous film forming foam for use in training and firefighting that contains a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
No later than October 5, 2024, the bill also requires the prohibition of the use of fluorinated chemicals in firefighting foam at airports.
What just happenedApr 25, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 25, 2022
- Apr 25, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Apr 25, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate