PFAS Act

Summary

Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. 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. DHS shall make available a curriculum designed to reduce and eliminate exposure to PFAS from firefighting foam and personal protective equipment (PPE); prevent the release of PFAS from firefighting foam into the environment; and educate firefighters and other emergency response personnel on foams and non-foam alternatives, PPE, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFAS. The U.S. Fire Administration shall make recommendations to DHS on the content of the curriculum. DHS must create an online public repository containing tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

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Timeline

1. 6 August 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 August 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

   Source: Committee

3. 6 August 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 August 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 9 August 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 August 2021 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 2021

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] · D · Cosponsor
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