PFAS Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-2353
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health technology, devices, supplies
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 

Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019

 
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.
 
 

action_date: 2020-02-03
text: 

Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019

 
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.
 
 

action_date: 2020-12-18
text: 

Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act of 2019 or the PFAS Act of 2019

 
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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-12-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7828; text: CR S7828)
action_date: 2020-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-211.
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-211.
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate