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PFAS Act

USA117th CongressHR-4954| House 
| Updated: 8/9/2021
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (11)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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 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. DHS shall make available a curriculum designed to reduce and eliminate exposure to PFAS from firefighting foam and personal protective equipment (PPE); prevent the release of PFAS from firefighting foam into the environment; and educate firefighters and other emergency response personnel on foams and non-foam alternatives, PPE, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFAS. The U.S. Fire Administration shall make recommendations to DHS on the content of the curriculum. DHS must create an online public repository containing tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Aug 6, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Aug 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Dec 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-231
Signed by President.
  • August 6, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • August 6, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • August 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • December 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-231
    Signed by President.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-231: PFAS Act

PFAS Act

USA117th CongressHR-4954| House 
| Updated: 8/9/2021
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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 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. DHS shall make available a curriculum designed to reduce and eliminate exposure to PFAS from firefighting foam and personal protective equipment (PPE); prevent the release of PFAS from firefighting foam into the environment; and educate firefighters and other emergency response personnel on foams and non-foam alternatives, PPE, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFAS. The U.S. Fire Administration shall make recommendations to DHS on the content of the curriculum. DHS must create an online public repository containing tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Aug 6, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Aug 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Dec 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-231
Signed by President.
  • August 6, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • August 6, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.


  • August 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • December 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-231
    Signed by President.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (11)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • S 117-231: PFAS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted