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PFAS Act

USA117th CongressS-231| Senate 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act This act 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 as to the content of the curriculum. DHS must 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2353
PFAS Act of 2019
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 17, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 10, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-21.
May 10, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
Jul 29, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
Jul 29, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
Jul 29, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5189-5190)
Jul 29, 2021
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 30, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 30, 2021
Received in the House.
Jul 30, 2021
Held at the desk.
Aug 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4954
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 29, 2022
Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8609-8612)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.
Nov 29, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 1, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8702-8703)
Dec 1, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 22 (Roll no. 498). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8609)
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Dec 1, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-248.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2353
    PFAS Act of 2019


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 17, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 10, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-21.


  • May 10, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.


  • July 29, 2021
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)


  • July 29, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)


  • July 29, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5189-5190)


  • July 29, 2021
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 30, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 30, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • July 30, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • August 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4954
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • November 29, 2022
    Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8609-8612)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.


  • November 29, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 1, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8702-8703)


  • December 1, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 22 (Roll no. 498). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8609)
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  • December 1, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 16, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 20, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 20, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-248.

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4954: PFAS Act
FiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesWorker safety and health

PFAS Act

USA117th CongressS-231| Senate 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act This act 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 as to the content of the curriculum. DHS must 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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5 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2353
PFAS Act of 2019
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 17, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 10, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-21.
May 10, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
Jul 29, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
Jul 29, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
Jul 29, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5189-5190)
Jul 29, 2021
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 30, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 30, 2021
Received in the House.
Jul 30, 2021
Held at the desk.
Aug 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4954
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 29, 2022
Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8609-8612)
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.
Nov 29, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 1, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8702-8703)
Dec 1, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 22 (Roll no. 498). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8609)
View Vote
Dec 1, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-248.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2353
    PFAS Act of 2019


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 17, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 10, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-21.


  • May 10, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.


  • July 29, 2021
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)


  • July 29, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)


  • July 29, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5189-5190)


  • July 29, 2021
    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 30, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 30, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • July 30, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • August 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4954
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • November 29, 2022
    Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 29, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8609-8612)


  • November 29, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.


  • November 29, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 1, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8702-8703)


  • December 1, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 22 (Roll no. 498). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8609)
    View Vote


  • December 1, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 16, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • December 20, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • December 20, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-248.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4954: PFAS Act
  • 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