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US HR8900
To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to authorize certain prizes for the development of non-PFAS-containing turnout gear, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
09/19/2022
09/19/2022
In Committee
09/19/2022
09/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to authorize certain prizes for the develop- ment of non-PFAS-containing turnout gear, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to authorize certain prizes for the development of non-PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)-containing turnout gear, which is a type of personal protective equipment used by firefighters. The bill defines "PFAS" as man-made chemicals where all the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated, and "polyfluoroalkyl substances" as man-made chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one non-fully fluorinated carbon atom. The bill also specifies that "covered personal protective firefighting equipment" includes turnout gear jackets or coats, pants, coveralls, and any other personal protective firefighting equipment as determined by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 09/19/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8900/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8900/BILLS-117hr8900ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8900/BILLS-117hr8900ih.pdf.pdf |
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