S231: PFAS Act
117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
This page covers S231 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S231 in another Congress is a different bill.
117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
This page covers S231 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S231 in another Congress is a different bill.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 1 |
| Chamber | House |
| Latest vote | 2022-12-01: Passed |
| Latest action | 2022-12-20: Became Public Law No: 117-248. |
| Policy area | Emergency Management |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
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 PFA Ss, from firefighting foam and to prevent the release of PFA Ss 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 PFA Ss.
Subjects: Fires, First responders and emergency personnel, Government information and archives, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Health technology, devices, supplies, Worker safety and health
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-01 | House | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Passed | 281 | 16 | 2 | Official tally |
S231 (PFAS Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].
On 2022-12-20: Became Public Law No: 117-248.
1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-12-01, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.