S. 2353 · 116th Congress
PFAS Act of 2019
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PetersSponsor18 cosponsors · 11 D, 7 R
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Rosen
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Carper
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Rounds
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Klobuchar3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Jul 31, 2019
- Senate Passed Dec 18, 2020
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Dec 18, 2020
Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 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 limit or prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: PFAS Act of 2019
Also known as: Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019
Latest action (Dec 21, 2020): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Emergency Management · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 31, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Jul 31, 2019
- Senate Passed Dec 18, 2020
No recorded floor vote found.