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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-17 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House committee actions |
| 2021-11-16 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2021-11-16 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |