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Airport Transition to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam Reporting

This act mandates the Federal Aviation Administration to regularly report to Congress on the progress of implementing a national plan to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foam at airports. This aims to enhance environmental and health safety by eliminating harmful chemicals from airport operations, indirectly impacting air and water quality near airports.
Key points
Requires regular reports on the progress of eliminating harmful chemicals (fluorine) from firefighting foams at airports.
Provides airports with guidance for a safe transition to new, environmentally friendly firefighting foams and personnel training.
Improves environmental and health safety by reducing chemical pollution around airports.
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Print number: 118_HR_5355
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Process start date: 2023-09-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Save Our Airports Reporting Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5355.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires regular reports on the progress of eliminating harmful chemicals (fluorine) from firefighting foams at airports.
  • Provides airports with guidance for a safe transition to new, environmentally friendly firefighting foams and personnel training.
  • Improves environmental and health safety by reducing chemical pollution around airports.
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 Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Transport Environment Security