PROTECT Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-2994| Senate
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Alex Padilla
Democratic Senator
California
Cosponsors (6)
Environment and Public Works Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7074)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-7263Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Environmental Protection
PROTECT Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-2994| Senate
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7074)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-7263Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Alex Padilla
Democratic Senator
California
Cosponsors (6)
Environment and Public Works Committee
Environmental Protection
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted