PFAS Definition Improvement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 16, 2021)
PFAS Definition Improvement Act
This bill broadens the definition of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in relation to the reporting requirement under the Toxic Substances Control Act. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Specifically, the bill provides that PFAS include those substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
What just happenedNov 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 16, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee - Nov 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 16, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 16, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House