US SB231 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum:
Status: Passed on December 20 2022 - 100% progression
Action: 2022-12-20 - Became Public Law No: 117-248.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on best practices to protect them from exposure to PFAS and to limit and prevent the release of PFAS into the environment, and for other purposes.

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Title

PFAS Act Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act

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Roll Calls

2022-12-01 - House - Final Passage Under Suspension of the Rules Results (Y: 400 N: 22 NV: 0 Abs: 9) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2022-12-20SenateBecame Public Law No: 117-248.
2022-12-20SenateSigned by President.
2022-12-16SenatePresented to President.
2022-12-01HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2022-12-01HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 22 (Roll no. 498). (text: 11/29/2022 CR H8609)
2022-12-01HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8702-8703)
2022-11-29HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2022-11-29HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.
2022-11-29HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8609-8612)
2022-11-29HouseMs. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2021-07-30HouseHeld at the desk.
2021-07-30HouseReceived in the House.
2021-07-30SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2021-07-29SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
2021-07-29SenateS.Amdt.2125 Amendment SA 2125 proposed by Senator Heinrich for Senator Peters. (consideration: CR S5190; text: CR S5190) In the nature of a substitute.
2021-07-29SenateS.Amdt.2125 Amendment SA 2125 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2021-07-29SenateThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
2021-07-29SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5189-5190)
2021-05-10SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
2021-05-10SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-21.
2021-03-17SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2021-02-04SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

HB4954 (Related) 2021-08-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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