# 119-hr-7384: Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026

119-hr-7384, Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7384
- Congress: 119
- Title: Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] (D-CA), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-7384 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7384)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7384 (as of 2026-04-21).