Bills · HR 8357
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8357Environmental Protection
6PPD Task Force Act
This bill creates a team of experts to research and fund safer alternatives to 6PPD, a tire chemical that poisons salmon through road runoff.AI-written
INTRO APR 16· LAST ACTION APR 16
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AI-writtenEstablishes a federal task force to find a replacement for a common tire chemical that turns toxic in rainwater and kills Pacific Northwest salmon.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenSalmon are a vital part of the ecosystem and the economy in the West, but they are dying in high numbers because of road pollution. Currently, there is no easy fix because the toxic chemical is essential for tire safety and durability. If this bill becomes law, it coordinates a national effort to find a replacement chemical that won't kill fish. Without it, the search for a solution remains fragmented among different states and private companies, which could delay the protection of endangered species and clean water.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishment of the 6PPD Task Force within 60 days
It forces the government to quickly organize experts from the DOT, EPA, and private industry to tackle the problem together.
PROVISION 02
Research into 6PPD alternatives and testing methods
It accelerates the search for a new tire chemical that is safe for the environment but still meets strict road safety standards.
PROVISION 03
Investigation of other 6PPD sources like artificial turf and playgrounds
It acknowledges that the chemical isn't just on roads; it may be affecting children on playgrounds or athletes on turf fields.
PROVISION 04
Creation of an online resource for sharing data and funding info
It ensures that small towns and local tribes have access to the same high-level scientific data and grant money as big cities.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 16
Introduced in House
APR 16
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8357
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last actionApr 16, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 16, 2026
House BillHR 8357Environmental Protection
6PPD Task Force Act
This bill creates a team of experts to research and fund safer alternatives to 6PPD, a tire chemical that poisons salmon through road runoff.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 16, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 16, 2026
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
5
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