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House passes ban on firefighting foam with PFAS; debate highlights Warminster contamination and firefighter health
Summary
House Bill 1261 passed the House 202–0 on July 1, 2025; sponsors cited local contamination in Warminster, concerns for firefighter exposure, and EPA guidance on drinking-water PFAS limits.
Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on July 1 passed House Bill 1261, which prohibits the sale of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals and requires labeling and notification when personal protective equipment contains PFAS.
Rep. Justin Monroe (R–Bucks), the bill’s primary sponsor, described longstanding contamination near the Naval Air Development Center in Warminster and recounted personal and community health concerns tied to…
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