House Bill 4381
117th Congress(2021-2022)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4381
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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 PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
July 9, 2021
07/12/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
07/09/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/09/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM