PROTECT Act of 2022
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 17, 2022
Last action Mar 18, 2022
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2
Mar 18, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
lower
Mar 17, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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