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HR 4381 117th 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.

Introduced: July 9, 2021 Introduced by: Fletcher, Lizzie Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Jul 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Jul 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 9, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other equipment that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, to minimize the risk to firefighters, other first responders, and the environment, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

What's happening now July 12, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

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