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US HB7384

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Maxine Waters

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits new petroleum refineries from using hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) for petroleum refining starting on the date of enactment

  • Requires existing refineries using hydrofluoric acid to cease its use within 5 years of enactment, affecting approximately 40 petroleum refineries currently operating in the United States

  • Establishes civil penalties of $37,500 per violation for existing refineries that fail to comply with the phase-out requirement

  • Bars the EPA Administrator from issuing any waivers to the hydrofluoric acid prohibition under the Toxic Substances Control Act

  • Addresses safety concerns for more than 14 million people living within a potential 25-mile impact radius of refineries using the chemical, which can cause mass casualties if released

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Commerce2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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