PROTECT Act of 2022
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 17, 2022)
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Act of 2022
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) issue a final rule adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of PFAS.
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.
What just happenedMar 18, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 17, 2022
- Mar 18, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee - Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 17, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House