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Introduced
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
In Committee
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to award grants and carry out other activities to develop alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the PFAS Free Foam Research and Development Act, directs the Secretary of Defense to award grants and carry out other activities to develop alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill aims to promote and advance the research and development of PFAS-free firefighting foam, prioritize green and sustainable chemistry for fluorine-free alternatives, and assist in the testing and development of such alternatives. The Secretary is required to consider the different uses of AFFF and the priorities of the Department of Defense, as well as to use and leverage research from existing Department of Defense programs. The bill also requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress on the priorities and actions taken to find an alternative to AFFF, and any alternatives that have been denied and the reasons for such denials.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. (on 07/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7866/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7866/BILLS-116hr7866ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7866/BILLS-116hr7866ih.pdf.pdf |
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