6PPD Task Force Act
Tire Chemicals: Researching Impacts on Salmon and the Environment
The 6PPD Task Force Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to take further action.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced in the Senate do not make it to a final vote. While this bill focuses on research rather than a ban, it currently lacks broad bipartisan support.
Key Points
- This bill creates a new group called the 6PPD Task Force to study a chemical found in almost all car, truck, and airplane tires. While this chemical helps tires last longer and stay safe, it turns into a toxic substance when it reacts with the air and washes into rivers and streams.
- Scientists have discovered that this chemical is very deadly to coho salmon. The task force will bring together experts from the government, Native American tribes, and the tire industry to find ways to protect fish and water quality without making tires less safe for drivers.
- The main goal is to find a safer replacement for this chemical. The task force will look for government funding to help universities and companies invent new tire ingredients that do not harm the environment or human health.
- The group will also look at other places where this chemical might be found, such as artificial turf on sports fields and rubber playground surfaces. They want to make sure these materials are not accidentally leaking toxins into the ground or water.
- If passed, the group must start its work within 60 days. They will be required to release a public report every year to show what they have learned and suggest new ways to keep our waterways clean.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
6PPD Task Force Act
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