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PFAS Firefighter Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-7597| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2022
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4076
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Apr 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Apr 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • April 25, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4076
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • April 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • April 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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  • S 117-4076: PFAS Firefighter Protection Act

PFAS Firefighter Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-7597| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2022
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.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4076
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Apr 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Apr 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • April 25, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4076
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • April 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • April 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-4076: PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted