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Protecting Against Toxic Emissions: New Air Pollution Regulations

This act aims to protect public health by adding harmful chemicals, such as PFAS, to the list of hazardous air pollutants. This means companies will need to reduce their emissions, leading to cleaner air and a lower risk of diseases linked to these substances. New emission standards and measurement methods will be introduced to better control these pollutants.
Key points
Four specific PFAS substances (e.g., GenX) will be classified as hazardous air pollutants, requiring companies to reduce their emissions.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will have 2 years to identify industries and sources emitting these substances, and 5 years to set emission limits.
The EPA will also investigate other PFAS substances to determine if they should be added to the hazardous pollutant list.
The act mandates improved monitoring and measurement of these emissions, aiding in the identification of pollution sources.
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Print number: 117_S_2994
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2021-10-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PROTECT Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2994.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Four specific PFAS substances (e.g., GenX) will be classified as hazardous air pollutants, requiring companies to reduce their emissions.
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will have 2 years to identify industries and sources emitting these substances, and 5 years to set emission limits.
  • The EPA will also investigate other PFAS substances to determine if they should be added to the hazardous pollutant list.
  • The act mandates improved monitoring and measurement of these emissions, aiding in the identification of pollution sources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health