HR 5987 United States House · 117th Congress

PFAS Definition Improvement Act

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2021

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Introduced Nov 16, 2021 Last action Nov 17, 2021

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Nov 17, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

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Nov 16, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Nov 16, 2021

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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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Deborah K. Ross

A. Donald McEachin

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Elaine G. Luria

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Linda T. Sánchez