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Introduced
04/14/2021
04/14/2021
In Committee
04/14/2021
04/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a registry for certain individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam on military installations.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "PFAS Registry Act of 2021," requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) on military installations. The bill requires the Secretary to collect and maintain information on the health effects of PFAS exposure, develop a public information campaign, and periodically notify eligible individuals of significant developments. The Secretary is also required to submit reports to Congress on the effectiveness of actions taken and recommendations for addressing the medical needs of eligible individuals and for including additional chemicals in the registry.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/14/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1121/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1121/BILLS-117s1121is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1121/BILLS-117s1121is.pdf.pdf |
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