3.0.0 231 2023-05-11T15:45:45Z 2023-05-11T15:45:45Z Senate S 2021-02-04 117 ssga00 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2021-05-10T20:13:49Z Markup by 2021-03-17T14:21:02Z Referred to 2021-02-04T18:45:18Z S. Rept. 117-21 PFAS Act 117 4954 HR 2021-08-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. Related bill CRS 2022-12-20 Became Public Law No: 117-248. President E40000 9 Library of Congress 2022-12-20 Became Public Law No: 117-248. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2022-12-20 Signed by President. President E30000 9 Library of Congress 2022-12-20 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2022-12-16 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2022-12-16 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2022-12-01 16:38:56 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2022-12-01 16:38:55 On 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) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 498 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll498.xml House 117 2022-12-01T21:38:55Z 2 2022-12-01 16:38:55 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 22 (Roll no. 498). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 498 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll498.xml House 117 2022-12-01T21:38:55Z 2 2022-12-01 16:27:53 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8702-8703) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2022-11-29 15:20:54 At 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. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2022-11-29 14:55:46 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2022-11-29 14:55:41 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8609-8612) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2022-11-29 14:55:24 Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2021-07-30 18:23:47 Held at the desk. Floor H15000 2 House floor actions 2021-07-30 18:07:18 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2021-07-30 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2021-07-29 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5189-5190) Floor 2021-07-29 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) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2021-07-29 Senate The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2021-07-29 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5189-5190) Floor 2021-05-10 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55. Calendars 2021-05-10 ssga00 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Senate Committee 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. Committee 2021-05-10 Committee 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. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssga00 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee 2021-03-17 ssga00 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2021-02-04 ssga00 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. IntroReferral 2021-02-04 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress P000595 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] Gary Peters D MI N S001198 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] Dan Sullivan R AK 2021-02-04 True H001076 Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] Maggie Hassan D NH 2021-02-04 True T000476 Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] Thomas Tillis R NC Roland 2021-02-04 True C000174 Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] Thomas Carper D DE R. 2021-02-04 True M001153 Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] Lisa Murkowski R AK 2021-02-04 True C001035 Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] Susan Collins R ME M. 2021-02-04 True S001191 Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ] Kyrsten Sinema D AZ 2021-03-17 False S001181 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] Jeanne Shaheen D NH 2021-04-22 False 2021-04-01T20:05:00Z S. 231, PFAS Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57105 As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on March 17, 2021 Public Law 117-248 Emergency Management Fires First responders and emergency personnel Government information and archives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health technology, devices, supplies Worker safety and health Emergency Management 00 2021-02-04 Introduced in Senate 2021-05-24T17:52:48Z Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to limit or prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. 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.

FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on alternative foams, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

]]> 25 2021-05-10 Reported to Senate 2021-06-10T13:20:44Z Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. 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.

FEMA shall (1) develop and issue guidance on non-foam alternatives, personal protective equipment, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFASs; and (2) create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

]]> 55 2021-07-29 Passed Senate 2021-10-27T20:37:23Z Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. 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.

DHS shall make available a curriculum designed to

  • reduce and eliminate exposure to PFAS from firefighting foam and personal protective equipment (PPE);
  • prevent the release of PFAS from firefighting foam into the environment; and
  • educate firefighters and other emergency response personnel on foams and non-foam alternatives, PPE, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFAS.

The U.S. Fire Administration shall make recommendations to DHS as to the content of the curriculum.

DHS must create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

]]> 49 2022-12-20 Public Law 2023-01-17T18:04:59Z Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act or the PFAS Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop guidance for firefighters and other emergency response personnel on training, education programs, and best practices to protect them from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFASs, from firefighting foam and to prevent the release of PFASs into the environment. 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.

DHS shall make available a curriculum designed to

  • reduce and eliminate exposure to PFAS from firefighting foam and personal protective equipment (PPE);
  • prevent the release of PFAS from firefighting foam into the environment; and
  • educate firefighters and other emergency response personnel on foams and non-foam alternatives, PPE, and other firefighting tools and equipment that do not contain PFAS.

The U.S. Fire Administration shall make recommendations to DHS as to the content of the curriculum.

DHS must create an online public repository on tools and best practices to reduce, limit, and prevent the release of and exposure to PFASs.

]]> PFAS Act Display Title PFAS Act Short Titles as Enacted Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act Short Titles as Enacted PFAS Act Short Titles as Passed House Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act H House Official Title as Introduced 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. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Passed Senate PFAS Act S Senate Short Titles as Passed Senate Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act S Senate Short Title(s) as Introduced Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act Introduced in Senate IS Short Title(s) as Introduced PFAS Act Introduced in Senate IS Short Title(s) as Passed Senate PFAS Act S Senate Engrossed in Senate ES Short Title(s) as Passed Senate Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act S Senate Engrossed in Senate ES Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate PFAS Act S Senate Reported to Senate RS Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act S Senate Reported to Senate RS 2125 117 SAMDT In the nature of a substitute. 2022-02-09T02:00:28Z 2021-07-29 Amendment SA 2125 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 2125 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/117th-congress/senate-amendment/2125 P000595 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] Gary Peters D MI 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z Senate 117 S Senate S 231 PFAS Act 2023-05-11T15:45:45Z 6 2021-07-29 0 Senate Amendment SA 2125 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2021-07-29 0 Senate Amendment SA 2125 proposed by Senator Heinrich for Senator Peters. (consideration: CR S5190; text: CR S5190) In the nature of a substitute. Floor 2021-07-29 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2125 proposed by Senator Heinrich for Senator Peters.(consideration: CR S5190; text: CR S5190) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2021-07-29 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 2021-07-29 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2125 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s231enr/xml/BILLS-117s231enr.xml Engrossed in Senate 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s231es/xml/BILLS-117s231es.xml Reported to Senate 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s231rs/xml/BILLS-117s231rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117s231is/xml/BILLS-117s231is.xml 2022-12-21T04:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ248/uslm/PLAW-117publ248.xml Public Law 2022-12-20 Became Public Law No: 117-248. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.