PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 27, 2022
Last action Apr 28, 2022
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Total actions
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Committee
3
Apr 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
lower
Apr 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
lower
Apr 27, 2022
Committee
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.
lower
Apr 27, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Daniel T. Kildee
DDemocratic
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