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PFAS Definition Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-5987| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Deborah K. Ross

Deborah K. Ross

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (15)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Definition Improvement Act This bill broadens the definition of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in relation to the reporting requirement under the Toxic Substances Control Act. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Specifically, the bill provides that PFAS include those substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
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Timeline
Nov 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • November 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 17, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturing

PFAS Definition Improvement Act

USA117th CongressHR-5987| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
PFAS Definition Improvement Act This bill broadens the definition of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in relation to the reporting requirement under the Toxic Substances Control Act. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Specifically, the bill provides that PFAS include those substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
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Timeline
Nov 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • November 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 17, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Deborah K. Ross

Deborah K. Ross

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (15)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturing