HR 5403
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide medical providers of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Introduced: September 28, 2021
Introduced by:
Slotkin, Elissa
Democratic
· Michigan
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Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide each of its medical providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Cosponsors
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