HR 5768
114th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Intergovernmental relations
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Military facilities and property
State and local government operations
Water quality
PFOS and PFOA Right to Know Act of 2016
Introduced: July 13, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 11, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jul 13, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 13, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
PFOS and PFOA Right to Know Act of 2016
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to enter into intergovernmental agreements to provide health screenings for conditions relating to perfluorooctanesuflonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure in communities near formerly used defense sites that have been identified by DOD as sources of PFOS and PFOA.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1