PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 27, 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 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 27, 2022
- Apr 28, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - Apr 28, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee - Apr 27, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Apr 27, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 27, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 27, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House