HR7384Referred to Committee

Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-04
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (642 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (7)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-02-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require oil refineries to take stronger safety measures to prevent accidental releases of hydrofluoric acid, a highly toxic chemical used in the refining process that can cause severe injuries or deaths if it escapes into the air. The legislation aims to protect workers at refineries and nearby communities by setting stricter standards for how the chemical is stored, handled, and monitored. Refineries would need to implement better safety equipment and emergency response plans to reduce the risk of large-scale accidents.

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