6PPD Task Force Act
Task Force to Study Tire Chemicals and Salmon Protection
The 6PPD Task Force Act was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by several committees in the House of Representatives. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While protecting salmon is popular, this bill is currently in the early stages and has not yet gained the broad support needed to move quickly through several different committees.
Key Points
- This bill creates a new group called the 6PPD Task Force. Its main job is to find a way to replace a chemical used in almost all tires called 6PPD. While this chemical helps tires last longer and stay safe, it turns into a toxic substance when it hits the air and washes into rivers, where it quickly kills coho salmon.
- The task force would include experts from the government, tire companies, and Tribal nations. They will work together to share data and find money for scientists to create a safer version of the chemical. This new version must protect the environment without making tires less safe for drivers on the road.
- Besides car tires, the group will look at other places this chemical might be hiding. This includes things like artificial turf on sports fields, playground materials, and old tires used in the ocean to make reefs. They want to make sure these materials are not accidentally leaking toxins into the soil or water.
- The group will also help cities and towns by sharing the best ways to clean up the chemical right now. This includes better street sweeping and special systems to filter rainwater before it reaches local streams. They will report their progress to Congress every year to make sure the work stays on track.
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
6PPD Task Force Act
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