HR 7597 · 117th Congress · Environmental Protection

PFAS Firefighter Protection Act

Introduced 2022-04-27· Sponsored by Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.(2022-04-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] PFAS Firefighter Protection Act This bill prohibits, under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the manufacture, import, processing, or distribution in commerce of any aqueous film forming foam for use in training and firefighting that contains a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. No later than October 5, 2024, the bill also requires the prohibition of the use of fluorinated chemicals in firefighting foam at airports.…

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