House Bill 5987
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PFAS Definition Improvement Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 16, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5987
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
PFAS Definition Improvement Act
This bill broadens the definition of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in relation to the reporting requirement under the Toxic Substances Control Act. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Specifically, the bill provides that PFAS include those substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
November 16, 2021
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11/17/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
11/16/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/16/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 8:18:24 AM