H.R. 6805, known as the "PFAS Action Act of 2023," requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to classify certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous under environmental law. The bill outlines steps for testing and regulatory action regarding PFAS, including new...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to say that some bad chemicals, called PFAS, are dangerous and take steps to clean them up, keep them out of our water, and teach people about them. It also gives money to help fix water that has these chemicals and to make sure schools have safe drinking water.