PROTECT Act of 2021
Summary
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Oct 19, 2021
Last action Oct 19, 2021
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Full legislative history
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2
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Committee
1
Oct 19, 2021
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7074)
Oct 19, 2021
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in Senate
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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