PROTECT Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced
Summary
Classifying PFAS as hazardous air pollutants would require the EPA to treat perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that have at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom as a single class of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. The bill also requires EPA to identify the categories and subcategories of major and area sources that emit those PFAS so those sources fall under the HAP regulatory framework.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New PFAS pollution rules for businesses
If enacted, this bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to add as a class all PFAS chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the hazardous air pollutants list within 180 days of enactment. The EPA would then have 365 days after that final rule to list categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources for those PFAS. Businesses that make, use, or release these PFAS would likely need new pollution controls and could face added compliance costs. Nearby communities could see reduced PFAS air emissions over time. The bill does not provide money to pay for these changes.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
MI • D
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
VA • R
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
NC • D
Sponsored 1/13/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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