HOUSE 2638116th CongressForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.
- Last Action
- 9/26/2019
Actions
- 2019-09-26Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
- 2019-09-26Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2019-05-15Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- 2019-05-10Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
- 2019-05-09Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2019-05-09Introduced in House
- 2019-05-09Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-05-09 (00)
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing first responders' use of equipment (e.g., foam used to fight fires) that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. 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.
Cosponsors (2)
- Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
- Peter Welch (D-VT)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Fires
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Law enforcement officers
- Worker safety and health
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