H.R. 5987 · 117th Congress
PFAS Definition Improvement Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Deborah Ross
- Introduced
- 2021-11-16
- Latest action
- 2021-11-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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.