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H.R.4954: PFAS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 6, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 9, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 6, 2021
Bill Summary
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to prevent the release of PFASs into the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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| Aug. 6, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
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| Aug. 6, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
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| Aug. 6, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) |