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- H.R.4381
H.R.4381: 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.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 9, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam and other equipment that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, to minimize the risk to firefighters, other first responders, and the environment, without jeopardizing firefighting efforts. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 12, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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| July 9, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| July 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas) |