H.R. 8016 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026
H.R. 8016 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Mar 19, 2026, sponsored by Betty McCollum with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 This bill phases out the release and nonessential use of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and addresses PFAS research, remediation, regulation, and enforcement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Betty McCollum (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Mar 20, 2026)
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- H.J.Res. 35: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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- H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 202: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 205: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 205: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S.J.Res. 207: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
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