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6PPD Task Force Act

5/13/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8357

H.R. 8357 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 16, 2026, aims to create a task force dedicated to addressing the effects of the chemical 6PPD and its by-product 6PPD-Q on coho salmon and the environment. The bill also seeks to enhance research efforts and secure funding for developing alternatives to 6PPD, with additional purposes outlined within the legislation.

Current Status of Bill HR 8357

Bill HR 8357 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8357 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2026.  Bill HR 8357's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8357

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8357

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8357

To establish a task force to address the impacts of the chemical 6PPD and its by-product 6PPD-Q on coho salmon and the environment and to promote research and funding opportunities for an alternative to the chemical 6PPD, and for other purposes.
To establish a task force to address the impacts of the chemical 6PPD and its by-product 6PPD-Q on coho salmon and the environment and to promote research and funding opportunities for an alternative to the chemical 6PPD, and for other purposes.

Comments

Anaya Rice profile image

Anaya Rice

785

27 days ago

This bill is a joke. It's just another way for the government to waste our money on pointless research. #ridiculous

Iliana Bowman profile image

Iliana Bowman

805

24 days ago

I am concerned about the long term effects of this bill. How will it impact us?

Baker Rao profile image

Baker Rao

737

22 days ago

I support this bill. How will it be enforced?

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