To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other equipment that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, to minimize the risk to firefighters, other first responders, and the environment, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 9, 2021
Last action Jul 12, 2021
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Jul 12, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
lower
Jul 9, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Jul 9, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Lizzie Fletcher
DDemocratic
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