H.R. 6990 Introduced Environmental Protection

PROTECT Act of 2026

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)), and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] Introduced January 8, 2026 Cosponsors 15 (12 D, 3 R) Latest action January 8, 2026

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  1. Jan 8, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Jan 8, 2026 Introduced in House

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