HR 6024
118th Congress
House
Health
PFAS Health Study Act of 2023
Introduced: October 24, 2023
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
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Oct 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
PFAS Health Study Act of 2023
This bill extends through FY2024 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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Cosponsors
1