S 4313
116th Congress
Senate
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Physician Education on PFAS Health Impacts Act
Introduced: July 23, 2020
Introduced by:
Shaheen, Jeanne
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Became law
Jul 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Physician Education on PFAS Health Impacts Act
This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to educate health care providers about the health impacts of exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Specifically, HHS must award grants to national or state medical organizations and other institutions that have expertise in diseases and conditions related to PFAS to provide these trainings.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1