Establish stricter federal regulations and accountability standards for the production and disposal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026?
As of June 19, 2026, the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 remains in the House and Senate committees where it was sent on March 19, 2026. House and Senate committee members must act next to hold a vote on the bills. Most bills fail because committees do not take action, and these proposals have seen no movement since March 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R. 8016 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8074 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8074 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4187 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4187 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Betty McCollum (D-MN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.