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H.R. 6058 117th Congress House

PFAS Health Study Act of 2021

Official title: To extend the authority of the Secretary of Defense to transfer funds for a certain study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination in drinking water, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 19, 2021 Introduced by: Madeleine Dean Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Defense spendingEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment studies and investigations
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Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth programs administration and fundingMilitary facilities and propertyWater qualityWater use and supply
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 19, 2021
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 Latest action November 19, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PFAS Health Study Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2023 the authority of the Department of Defense to transfer funds for the required study on the human health implications of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water, groundwater, and any other sources of water and relevant exposure pathways, including the cumulative human health implications of multiple types of PFAS contamination at levels above and below health advisory levels. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 1605 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
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  • S 4543 James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6058: PFAS Health Study Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6058/
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"H.R. 6058: PFAS Health Study Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6058/.
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H.R. 6058, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6058/.
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