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119-hr-7384119th Congress

Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

Introduced

Summary

Prohibits the use of hydrofluoric acid at petroleum refineries and would require a phased switch to safer, commercially proven refining methods to protect workers and nearby communities.

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  • More than 14 million people live near refineries that use hydrofluoric acid and could face death or permanent injury within up to 25 miles of a release.
  • Targets a chemical linked to past accidents that can cause immediate injuries or deaths to refinery workers, reducing that risk if conversions occur.
  • Applies to about 40 refineries that use hydrofluoric acid and notes most refineries already use safer alternatives; it creates per-violation civil penalties and restricts waivers by the Administrator to enforce the ban.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

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