H.R. 5987

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PFAS Definition Improvement Act

Introduced 11/16/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

11/17/2021 • House

Summary

PFAS Definition Improvement Act

This bill broadens the definition of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, in relation to the reporting requirement under the Toxic Substances Control Act. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Specifically, the bill provides that PFAS include those substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.

Introduced in House • 11/16/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturing