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House vote: H.R. 2467 // July 21, 2021

PFAS Action Act of 2021

Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)

This bill establishes requirements and incentives to limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, and remediate PFAS in the environment. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain PFAS, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

241 votes, representing 142,054,384 people55.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

183 votes, representing 109,196,659 people42.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon24155.1%
NayLost18342.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%