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PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
12/29/2022, 11:48 PM
Congressional Summary of S 4076
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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Current Status of Bill S 4076
Bill S 4076 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2022. Bill S 4076 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2022. Bill S 4076's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of April 25, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4076
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4076
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4076
PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
PFAS Firefighter Protection Act
A bill to protect firefighters from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4076
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