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Airport Support for PFAS Contamination Prevention

New law temporarily increases financial support for airports to purchase specialized equipment for testing firefighting foams, aiming to prevent the spread of harmful chemicals. This means airports will receive 100% reimbursement for this equipment, intended to protect the environment and public health. The act aims to accelerate equipment replacement and reduce contamination risks.
Key points
Airports will receive 100% reimbursement for the purchase and installation of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) testing equipment, reducing their financial burden.
The goal is to accelerate the implementation of technologies that prevent harmful substances (PFAS) from entering the environment from airports.
This support is temporary, lasting up to 5 years or until the FAA support program ends earlier.
The FAA will conduct an outreach effort to inform airports about the available support and explore options for reimbursing airports that have already acquired such equipment.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-09-29
For 381
Against 42
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3662
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2022-02-16
Voting date: 2022-09-29
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 468
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3662.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airports will receive 100% reimbursement for the purchase and installation of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) testing equipment, reducing their financial burden.
  • The goal is to accelerate the implementation of technologies that prevent harmful substances (PFAS) from entering the environment from airports.
  • This support is temporary, lasting up to 5 years or until the FAA support program ends earlier.
  • The FAA will conduct an outreach effort to inform airports about the available support and explore options for reimbursing airports that have already acquired such equipment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-254.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

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