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PFAS Act

USA118th CongressHR-5356| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2023
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
David G. Valadao (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pollution-Free Aviation Sites Act or the PFAS Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide grants to Part 139 airports for a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) replacement program for firefighting foams and related equipment. (Part 139 airports include airports that serve scheduled and unscheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with more than 30 seats or serve scheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with 10-30 seats.) DOT must establish the PFAS replacement program within 90 days of the Department of Defense approving a fluorine-free firefighting agent (i.e., an agent that does not contain any PFAS). Under the program, DOT must reimburse eligible airport sponsors for the reasonable and appropriate costs associated with the one-time initial acquisition of fluorine-free firefighting alternatives, the disposal of PFAS products as part of the transition to a fluorine-free agent, cleaning or disposal of existing equipment or components, and replacement of aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment. DOT must prioritize grants of up to $2 million to replace aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles at specific smaller airports (i.e., Index A airports) that do not have existing capabilities to produce fluorine-free foam. DOT must determine the eligibility of costs payable under the PFAS replacement program by taking into account all engineering, technical, and environmental protocols and generally accepted industry standards that are developed or established for fluorine-free foams.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4954
PFAS Act
Sep 8, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4954
    PFAS Act


  • September 8, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Aviation and airportsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMotor vehiclesTransportation safety and security

PFAS Act

USA118th CongressHR-5356| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2023
Pollution-Free Aviation Sites Act or the PFAS Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide grants to Part 139 airports for a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) replacement program for firefighting foams and related equipment. (Part 139 airports include airports that serve scheduled and unscheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with more than 30 seats or serve scheduled air carrier operations for aircraft with 10-30 seats.) DOT must establish the PFAS replacement program within 90 days of the Department of Defense approving a fluorine-free firefighting agent (i.e., an agent that does not contain any PFAS). Under the program, DOT must reimburse eligible airport sponsors for the reasonable and appropriate costs associated with the one-time initial acquisition of fluorine-free firefighting alternatives, the disposal of PFAS products as part of the transition to a fluorine-free agent, cleaning or disposal of existing equipment or components, and replacement of aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment. DOT must prioritize grants of up to $2 million to replace aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles at specific smaller airports (i.e., Index A airports) that do not have existing capabilities to produce fluorine-free foam. DOT must determine the eligibility of costs payable under the PFAS replacement program by taking into account all engineering, technical, and environmental protocols and generally accepted industry standards that are developed or established for fluorine-free foams.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4954
PFAS Act
Sep 8, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 11, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4954
    PFAS Act


  • September 8, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 11, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
David G. Valadao (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMotor vehiclesTransportation safety and security