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S 2994
Protect act of 2021
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Bill overview
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
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Alex Padilla
SenateCADemocrat
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Dianne Feinstein
SenateCADemocrat
Edward J. Markey
SenateMADemocrat
Jeanne Shaheen
SenateNHDemocrat
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
SenateNYDemocrat
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