PFAS Risk-Communication Strategy Act

Bill: 118-hr-6808
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Introduced: 2023-12-14
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality

Consumer affairs

Environmental education

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Soil pollution

State and local government operations

Water quality
Latest action: action_date: 2024-01-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Summaries:

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6808 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 14, 2023 Mrs. Fletcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a risk-communication strategy to inform the public about the hazards or potential hazards of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS Risk-Communication Strategy Act . 2. Risk-communication strategy The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall develop a risk-communication strategy to inform the public about the hazards or potential hazards of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or categories of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, by— (1) disseminating information about the risks or potential risks posed by such substances or categories in land, air, water (including drinking water and water used for agricultural purposes), and products; (2) notifying the public about exposure pathways and mitigation measures through outreach and educational resources; and (3) consulting with States that have demonstrated effective risk-communication strategies for best practices in developing a national risk-communication strategy.