HR 7142
117th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
PROTECT Act of 2022
Introduced: March 17, 2022
Introduced by:
Stevens, Haley M.
Democratic
· Michigan
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Mar 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Act of 2022
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) issue a final rule adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of PFAS.
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Committees of jurisdiction
2