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Introduced
11/16/2021
11/16/2021
In Committee
11/17/2021
11/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act with respect to the PFAS data call, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the PFAS Definition Improvement Act, amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to modify the definition of "perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance" (PFAS) for the purpose of data collection. Specifically, the bill requires that a PFAS must contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, which provides a more precise definition of these chemicals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (16)
Deborah Ross (D)*,
André Carson (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Harder (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Nancy Mace (R),
Donald McEachin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. (on 11/17/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5987/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5987/BILLS-117hr5987ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5987/BILLS-117hr5987ih.pdf.pdf |
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