Pennsylvania House Passes Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Firefighting Foam

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The exterior of the Pennsylvania state Capitol. (Photo by Amanda Mustard for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star). Pennsylvania would ban the sale of firefighting foam containing so-called forever chemicals that have polluted groundwater in dozens of sites across the state, under legislation passed unanimously Tuesday in the state House. The bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Brian Munroe (D-Bucks), spoke on the floor about the illness and fear across his dis…

Munroe speaks out against carcinogenic firefighting foam

(The Center Square) – Rep. Brian Munroe, D-Warminster, gave a moving speech on the House floor concerning his own two diagnoses with cancer as a result of exposure to PFAS, carcinogenic chemicals used in firefighting foam.

Pa. House passes bill to ban sale, use of firefighting foam with 'forever chemicals' • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

The exterior of the Pennsylvania state Capitol. (Photo by Amanda Mustard for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star).Pennsylvania would ban the sale of firefighting foam containing so-called forever chemicals that have polluted groundwater in dozens of sites across the state, under legislation passed unanimously Tuesday in the state House. The bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Brian Munroe (D-Bucks), spoke on the floor about the illness and fear across his dist…

Pennsylvania House passes ban on 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Ban PFAS in Firefighting Foam

Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced a bill to ban PFAS, or forever chemicals, from firefighting foam across the state.  The House unanimously approved the measure, which would ban manufacturing and sales of PFAS-containing foams starting July 1, 2026, and their use beginning January 1, 2027.  Supporters say the move will help prevent further contamination near military bases and protect both residents and firefighters.  The bill includes except…

Yaw to introduce firefighting foam legislation

HARRISBURG – State Sens. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) announced plans to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) beginning in 2026.