US HB2638 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

US Congress House Bill 2638 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on May 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-09-26 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing first responders' use of equipment (e.g., foam used to fight fires) that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Title

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidance on minimizing the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS, and for other purposes.

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-09-26	House	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2019-09-26	House	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-05-15	House	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2019-05-10	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
2019-05-09	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-05-09	House	Introduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB535 (Related) 2020-01-13 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
HR779 (Similar To) 2020-01-08 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.