PFAS Alternatives Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-09T08:15:30Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4769 PFAS Alternatives Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/9/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4769

The PFAS Alternatives Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4769, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are harmful chemicals found in many everyday products.

The PFAS Alternatives Act seeks to promote the development and use of safer alternatives to PFAS chemicals in various consumer products. This includes encouraging research and innovation in the field of PFAS alternatives, as well as providing incentives for companies to transition away from using PFAS in their products.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of PFAS chemicals, by requiring companies to disclose information about the presence of PFAS in their products. This information would be made available to the public, allowing consumers to make more informed choices about the products they purchase. Overall, the PFAS Alternatives Act is designed to protect public health and the environment by reducing the use of harmful PFAS chemicals and promoting the development of safer alternatives. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue that affects communities across the country.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4769

Bill HR 4769 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4769 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4769's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of July 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4769

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Total Number of Cosponsors

126

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4769

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4769

PFAS Alternatives Act

Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act

To drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes.