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PFAS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2353| Senate 
| Updated: 12/21/2020
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (18)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to limit or prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

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Timeline
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 6, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 3, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-211.
Feb 3, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
Dec 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7828; text: CR S7828)
Dec 20, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • July 31, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 6, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • February 3, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-211.


  • February 3, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.


  • December 18, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7828; text: CR S7828)


  • December 20, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Held at the desk.

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PFAS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2353| Senate 
| Updated: 12/21/2020
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to limit or prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 6, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 3, 2020
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-211.
Feb 3, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
Dec 18, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7828; text: CR S7828)
Dec 20, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Received in the House.
Dec 21, 2020
Held at the desk.
  • July 31, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • November 6, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • February 3, 2020
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-211.


  • February 3, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.


  • December 18, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7828; text: CR S7828)


  • December 20, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Received in the House.


  • December 21, 2020
    Held at the desk.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (18)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesWorker safety and health