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PROTECT Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7142| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2022
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Act of 2022 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) issue a final rule adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of PFAS. 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7133
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4804
ProTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2605
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2111
PROTECT Act
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Sep 28, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4991
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7133
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4804
    ProTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2605
    PROTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2111
    PROTECT Act


  • March 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 18, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • September 28, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4991
    Introduced in Senate

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-2994: PROTECT Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substances

PROTECT Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7142| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2022
Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2022 or the PROTECT Act of 2022 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to (1) issue a final rule adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants, and (2) revise the list of air pollution sources within 365 days after issuing the rule to include categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of PFAS. 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7133
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4804
ProTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2605
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2111
PROTECT Act
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Sep 28, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4991
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7133
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4804
    ProTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2605
    PROTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2111
    PROTECT Act


  • March 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 18, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • September 28, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4991
    Introduced in Senate
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-2994: PROTECT Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substances