Session 117

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PFAS Act

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Session 117

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Bill overview

This bill, the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act, directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create guidance for firefighters and other emergency responders on how to protect themselves from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in firefighting foam. FEMA will develop training programs, recommend alternative equipment, and establish an online resource for best practices to minimize PFAS release into the environment. The bill emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective and up-to-date information.

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Legislative history

2021-02-04Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2021-02-04

Introduced in Senate

2021-03-17Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

2021-05-10Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.

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7/29/2021SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
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7/29/2021Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
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7/29/2021SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
7/29/2021Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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