HR 2638
116th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Law enforcement officers
Worker safety and health
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.
Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Sep 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 15, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
May 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English summary
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing first responders' use of equipment (e.g., foam used to fight fires) that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. 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.
What's happening now
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Committees of jurisdiction
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