HR 6058
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Defense spending
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health programs administration and funding
Military facilities and property
Water quality
Water use and supply
PFAS Health Study Act of 2021
Introduced: November 19, 2021
Introduced by:
Dean, Madeleine
Democratic
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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