Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Feb 4, 2021
Step 2
Referred
Feb 4, 2021
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Mar 17, 2021
Reported out
Step 4
Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Passed Senate w/ Changes
Step 5
House floor
Moves to House
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
Dec 20, 2022
SummaryCRS Summary
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 (P...
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| Bill | Text overlap | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 4954— PFAS Act | 89% | INCORPORATED |
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 21 actions
Dec 20, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-248.
Dec 16, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2022
Considered as unfinished business.
Dec 1, 2022
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).ROLL CALLpass
Dec 1, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 29, 2022
Ms. Stevens moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 29, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov 29, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 231.
Nov 29, 2022
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.
Jul 30, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 30, 2021
Received in the House.
Jul 30, 2021
Held at the desk.
Jul 29, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Jul 29, 2021
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 29, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 10, 2021
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.
May 10, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
Mar 17, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.