Search Results for keywords:"perfluoroalkyl substances"

Search Results: keywords:"perfluoroalkyl substances"

H. R. 10166 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:348
H.R. 10166 aims to have the Secretary of Defense appoint a Coordinator to engage with communities affected by PFAS, which are harmful chemical substances. This Coordinator will work to improve how the Department of Defense communicates and educates these impacted communities....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10166 is a plan to have someone from the military work with towns and places affected by bad chemicals called PFAS. This person will help explain what the military is doing to clean these chemicals and make sure everyone is working well together.
H. R. 6834 — To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)), and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:402
H.R. 6834, also known as the “Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2023” or the “PROTECT Act of 2023,” proposes a rule to categorize certain chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous air pollutants....
Simple Explanation
The PROTECT Act of 2023 wants the EPA to label certain chemicals called PFAS, which are used in many everyday items, as harmful to the air. This means the EPA has to start checking more places for these chemicals and make rules about them more quickly.
H. R. 6808 — To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a risk-communication strategy to inform the public about the hazards or potential hazards of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:339
H. R. 6808, known as the "PFAS Risk-Communication Strategy Act," directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to create a plan to inform the public about the dangers of chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants people to know about certain chemicals called PFAS that can be bad for you if they are in the air, water, or products. The plan is for a big group called the EPA to explain these dangers in a way everyone can understand and work with different states to make sure the message is clear and helpful.
H. R. 8074 — To phase out production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:19,413
H.R. 8074, titled the "Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024," aims to phase out the production and release of nonessential perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," over ten years. It proposes strict...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8074 is like a plan to clean up and stop using certain super sticky chemicals found in many products, so people and the planet stay safe. It sets rules for companies to follow, encourages finding safer replacements, and helps researchers figure out how to clean and detect these chemicals better.

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