Bill · S. 4325· Senate(119-S-4325)
6PPD Task Force Act
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The 6PPD Task Force Act aims to address the environmental and health impacts caused by the chemical 6PPD and its byproduct 6PPD-Q. This bill establishes a task force to research alternatives to 6PPD, which is used in motor vehicle tires and can be toxic to coho salmon. The task force is charged with improving data sharing and identifying Federal funding opportunities for research and development. It also seeks to mitigate the adverse effects of these chemicals on water quality, human health, and the environment. Additionally, the act focuses on understanding various exposure pathways beyond motor vehicle tires.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill establishes a task force to mitigate the toxic effects of 6PPD-Q on water quality and aquatic species.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically includes Tribal governments and their representatives in the task force development.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill directs the task force to identify Federal funding opportunities for research into safer chemical alternatives.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Aquatic Species and Ecosystems: The bill seeks to mitigate the impacts of 6PPD-Q, which is acutely toxic to adult and juvenile coho salmon, on aquatic species and the environment (Section 3, Finding 4; Section 4, subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Protection of Human Health: The task force is tasked with identifying the potential impacts of 6PPD on human health and mitigating adverse effects on human health (Section 4, subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Environmental Protection: The bill aims to mitigate the adverse effects of 6PPD on water quality and the environment (Section 4, subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Resource and Information Sharing: The act requires the creation of an online repository to share funding information, technical assistance, and resources with the public, Indian Tribes, and various government entities (Section 4, subsection b, paragraph 6).
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Promotion of Safer Alternatives: The task force will work to identify and recommend ways to expedite the testing and adoption of safer chemical alternatives to 6PPD (Section 4, subsection b, paragraph 2 and 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirements for Industry Compliance: The bill notes that any efforts to replace 6PPD must ensure continued compliance with vehicle safety and performance standards critical to passenger and public safety (Section 3, Finding 7).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+8Improves Rural Development+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 4/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate
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