HR8016 would limit PFAS by phasing out uses Congress treats as nonessential. It would also ban releases of all PFAS. The current summary comes from official bill text because the outside summary tool failed.
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Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Latest action on H.R. 8016: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects businesses that make, use, sell, transport, or release PFAS. It could also affect communities exposed to PFAS in water, soil, air, or products. Federal agencies and House committees would handle the bill’s review and any later rulemaking or oversight shown in the full text.
Why this matters: PFAS can stay in the environment for a long time, and this bill would try to reduce future PFAS use and releases. The practical effect would depend on the full bill text, including how it defines nonessential uses and how the release ban works.
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Officially: Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026
HR8016 would limit PFAS by phasing out uses Congress treats as nonessential. It would also ban releases of all PFAS. The current summary comes from official bill text because the outside summary tool failed.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR8016. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Water Resources and Environment
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (3/20/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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