S. 2994 · 117th Congress · Senate

PROTECT Act of 2021

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7074)
Introduced
Oct 19, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021

This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 19, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. OCT 19, 2021•IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

    (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7074)

Committees

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Environment and Public Works Committee

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Referred: Oct 19, 2021

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