United States · Law · S
S. 231 (117th)
PFAS Act
Introduced
4 February 2021
Last action
20 December 2022 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 117-248.
Sponsors
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Subjects
Environment, Education
Source updated
17 December 2025
Summary
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 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 limit or 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. FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.
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Timeline
4 February 2021
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
4 February 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
17 March 2021
Reported
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
10 May 2021
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
Source: Calendars
10 May 2021
Reported
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-21.
Source: Committee
10 May 2021
Reported
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-21.
Source: Committee
29 July 2021
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5189-5190)
Source: Floor
29 July 2021
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
Source: Floor
30 July 2021
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
30 July 2021
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
30 July 2021
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
29 November 2022
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
29 November 2022
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.
Source: Floor
29 November 2022
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8609-8612)
Source: Floor
29 November 2022
Floor
Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
1 December 2022
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8702-8703)
Source: Floor
1 December 2022
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
1 December 2022
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 22 (Roll no. 498). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8609)
Source: Floor
1 December 2022
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 22 (Roll no. 498).
Source: Floor
16 December 2022
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
16 December 2022
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
20 December 2022
Became law
Became Public Law No: 117-248.
Source: President
20 December 2022
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
20 December 2022
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
1 December 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source
Yes 400 · No 22 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 9
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]Yea
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Not Voting
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 21 December 2022 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 29 July 2021 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 10 May 2021 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 4 February 2021 · Download file
Documents
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Passed Senate
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Sponsors
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to ← PFAS Act
- related to ← PFAS Act of 2019
- amends ← In the nature of a substitute.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/231
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/s/231
- us · 117-s-231 · source updated 17 December 2025