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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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Type

Sponsor

Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (579 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000187

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (7)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)Original· 2026-02-04
  • Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA-44)Original· 2026-02-04
  • Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12)Original· 2026-02-04
  • Robert Garcia (D-CA-42)Original· 2026-02-04
  • Steve Cohen (D-TN-9)Original· 2026-02-04
  • Ted Lieu (D-CA-36)Original· 2026-02-04
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37)· 2026-02-11

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-02-04

Source: Congress.gov

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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Environmental Protection
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