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DemocratBill · H.R. 6990· House(119-HR-6990)

PROTECT Act of 2026

Rep. Stevens
Age: 43 years
Michigan
Introduced
1/8/2026
Last activity
1/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Haley Stevens
Cosponsors
Democrat - 12Republican - 3
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Prevent Release Of Toxic Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2026," directs the EPA Administrator to take specific actions regarding certain chemicals. The legislation requires the Administrator to issue a final rule within 180 days to add all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. Additionally, the bill mandates a revision to the list of source categories within 365 days after that final rule is issued. This revision would include major and area sources of these specific substances.

Yes· 3 of 26

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8

    Classifying PFAS as hazardous air pollutants provides stronger regulatory oversight to protect the environment.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6

    Regulating toxic chemical emissions improves long-term consumer safety and public health protection.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    Lower-income communities often bear a disproportionate burden of environmental pollution.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Industrial businesses may face increased compliance costs due to new hazardous classifications.