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H.R. 7597

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To protect firefighters from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · April 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
April 27, 2022
Cosponsors (0)
None
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PFAS Firefighter Protection Act This bill prohibits, under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the manufacture, import, processing, or distribution in commerce of any aqueous film forming foam for use in training and firefighting that contains a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. No later than October 5, 2024, the bill also requires the prohibition of the use of fluorinated chemicals in firefighting foam at airports.

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