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Dingell and McDonald Rivet to co-chair congressional PFAS task force
Policy
9 May 2025
Two Michigan Democrats announced they will serve as co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, working to stem the spread of so-called “forever chemicals” in communities across the nation.
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New Trump admin plans targeting forever chemicals ‘raise serious red flags,’ experts say
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2 May 2025 | CNN
“There are a lot of vague promises in what was announced this week, but honestly, it really doesn’t treat the PFAS forever chemicals crisis as, frankly, the five-alarm fire for public health that it is,” said Dr. Erik Olson.
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How PFAS regulations have changed in the Trump administration, so far
Policy
14 Apr 2025
Much of what took place under the Biden administration is likely to be scrutinized by the new Trump administration.
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Maine Board Approves Motion to Adopt Rule on PFAS in Products; CUU Proposals for Products Prohibited as of January 1, 2026, Are Due June 1, 2025
Policy
11 Apr 2025
Under the approved rule, CUU requests for products scheduled to be prohibited January 1, 2026, are due June 1, 2025. The products containing intentionally added PFAS that are scheduled to be prohibited include: cleaning products; cookware; cosmetics; and others.
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Lujan Grisham signs bills for water quality, PFAS restrictions into law
Policy
8 Apr 2025
Lujan Grisham signs bills for water quality, PFAS restrictions into law lujan grisham signs bills for water quality pfas restrictions into law Tuesday 08 April 2025 US, New Mexico Environment, Wildlife, Drinking water, Private wells, Health,
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Key California Assembly committee advances bill to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
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8 Apr 2025 | EWG
California is one step closer to protecting millions of residents from tap water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
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New House Republican proposal seeks to exempt many toxic PFAS from review
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7 Apr 2025 | The Guardian
Two lawmakers introduced a resolution to repeal a 2024 Biden rule that closed a ‘low volume exemption’ loophole.
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States Take Action to Regulate and Limit PFAS in Industrial Effluent Despite Federal Inaction
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28 Mar 2025 | The National Law Review
Federal action may be halted, but states are beginning to enact legislation that seeks to address PFAS contained in industrial effluent.
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New Mexico set to become third state to implement full PFAS product ban
Policy
27 Mar 2025
The concurrent pieces of legislation, which have both passed through the state Legislature, would prohibit most items that contain these compounds, while also deeming specific types of discarded firefighting foam as hazardous waste.
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'Forever Chemical' legislation in Maryland fails
Policy
26 Mar 2025
A legislative effort to limit the amount of so-called "forever chemicals" released into Maryland’s environment has failed.
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PFAS bill protecting utilities companies passes in Indiana House and Senate
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24 Mar 2025 | Great Lakes Now
According to earlier reporting from Indiana Public Broadcast News, Justin Schneider with Indiana American Water, said when customers sue utilities, the cost of those lawsuits gets passed back on to water utility customers.
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Tennessee bill could limit state regulation of PFAS and other chemicals
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9 Mar 2025 | Environmental Health News
A proposed Tennessee bill would restrict state agencies from enacting regulations on hazardous chemicals, including PFAS, unless lawmakers prove the rules are based on “sound science.”
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House bill proposes delay in PFAS ban for some ATVs, other sport vehicles
Policy
4 Mar 2025
In fact, that deadline has already come about, and since Jan. 1, 2025, it’s been illegal in Minnesota to sell PFAS-containing juvenile products that are designed or marketed for use by infants and children under age 12. Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-Nisswa) says that tight timeline did not give manufacturers enough time to find replacements for these products.
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'Forever chemicals' bill seeking to hold users liable debated in Georgia House committee
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4 Mar 2025 | The Augusta Chronicle
Representatives of Georgia manufacturers asked state lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation shielding them from lawsuits brought by victims of contamination from "forever chemicals" - known as PFAS - in their water.
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France's parliament votes to limit use of man-made 'forever chemicals'
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20 Feb 2025 | France24
France's lower-house National Assembly voted Thursday to limit the sale and production of items containing dangerous and highly polluting "forever chemicals".