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H.R.8016

Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026

Introduced·3/19/26

The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 aims to phase out nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

The Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 seeks to phase out nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," and prohibit all releases. The Act mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a schedule for the phaseout of nonessential uses within 10 years and requires manufacturers and users to submit plans and schedules for this phaseout. It also establishes Centers of Excellence for PFAS detection and remediation.

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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee
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History

Mar 20

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Mar 19

House

Introduced in House

Mar 19

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.