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House passes bill limiting use of PFAS firefighting foam, with lawmakers debating supply and effectiveness
Summary
Lawmakers approved Senate Bill 91 to restrict PFAS-containing firefighting foams, citing health risks; some members voiced concerns about supply and performance for certain fires.
The Oregon House voted to pass Senate Bill 91, which prohibits the use of firefighting foam that intentionally contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by fire departments except where required by federal law.
Sponsors framed the bill as a public health and environmental protection measure, saying PFAS are persistent chemicals linked in studies to illnesses including certain cancers and immune effects. Supporters noted many fire departments and the military…
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