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Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1427| Senate 
| Updated: 5/3/2023
Cynthia M. Lummis

Cynthia M. Lummis

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (8)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023 This bill exempts producers and harvesters of agricultural products from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for the release of certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. However, liability for damages or costs associated with the release of certain PFAS must not be precluded if an entity acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct. 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.
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Timeline
May 3, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 3, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1427| Senate 
| Updated: 5/3/2023
Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023 This bill exempts producers and harvesters of agricultural products from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for the release of certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. However, liability for damages or costs associated with the release of certain PFAS must not be precluded if an entity acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct. 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.
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Timeline
May 3, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 3, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 3, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 3, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Cynthia M. Lummis

Cynthia M. Lummis

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (8)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted