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 25, 2022
Last action Apr 25, 2022
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
1
Apr 25, 2022
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
upper
Apr 25, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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