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H.R. 2638 116th Congress House

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.

Introduced: May 9, 2019 Introduced by: Lizzie Fletcher Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFires
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First responders and emergency personnelHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLaw enforcement officersWorker safety and health
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 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.
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 Latest action September 26, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 535 PFAS Action Act of 2019
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Jun 3, 2019
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jun 3, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2638: 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.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2638/
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"H.R. 2638: 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.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2638/.
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H.R. 2638, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2638/.
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[H.R. 2638: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2638/)
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