Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act

This bill adds the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the interagency working group to coordinate federal activities related to research about perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the bill.

Congress
118
Number
S - 820
Introduced on
2023-03-15
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/27/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act

This bill adds the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the interagency working group to coordinate federal activities related to research about perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the bill.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to add the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the list of agencies required to be represented on the PFAS interagency working group.
Policy Areas
Commerce
Potential Impact
Consumer affairs•
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances•
Product safety and quality

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/13/2023

Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act

This bill adds the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the interagency working group to coordinate federal activities related to research about perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commo...

Latest Action11/27/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.