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US HR8231
US HR8231To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that removal and remedial actions relating to PFOS or PFOA contamination result in levels meeting or exceeding certain standards, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
09/11/2020
09/11/2020
In Committee
09/14/2020
09/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that removal and remedial actions relating to PFOS or PFOA contamination result in levels meeting or exceeding certain standards, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that any removal or remedial actions taken to address PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) or PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) contamination from Department of Defense or National Guard activities result in levels that meet or exceed the most stringent applicable state or federal standards or health advisories for drinking, surface, or groundwater. The bill provides definitions for key terms and includes a savings clause to preserve the application of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, except for the specific level requirements outlined in the bill.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 09/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8231/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8231/BILLS-116hr8231ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8231/BILLS-116hr8231ih.pdf.pdf |
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