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US HR4381
US HR4381To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
07/09/2021
07/09/2021
In Committee
07/12/2021
07/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of fire- fighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue guidance within one year on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other equipment containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders. The guidance aims to minimize the risk to these first responders and the environment, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. The bill defines PFAS as a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. (on 07/12/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4381/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4381/BILLS-117hr4381ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4381/BILLS-117hr4381ih.pdf.pdf |
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