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H.R. 4381 117th 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: July 9, 2021 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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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 3 steps
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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
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 Latest action July 12, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

 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.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4381: 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.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4381/
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"H.R. 4381: 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.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4381/.
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H.R. 4381, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4381/.
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[H.R. 4381: 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/117-HR-4381/)
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