S 1427
118th Congress
Senate
Environmental Protection
Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 3, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 3, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act of 2023
This bill exempts producers and harvesters of agricultural products from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for the release of certain perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. However, liability for damages or costs associated with the release of certain PFAS must not be precluded if an entity acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committees of jurisdiction
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