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Main Subject: Environmental Protection

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing first responders' use of equipment (e.g., foam used to fight fires) that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. 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.

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Sep. 26 2019	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May. 15 2019	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May. 10 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

House floor actions Actions

IntroReferral
May. 09 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Library of Congress Actions

IntroReferral
May. 09 2019	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House bill HR2638-116

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.

House bill HR2638-116

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.

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