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Introduced
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
In Committee
07/14/2021
07/14/2021
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, known as 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 mandates the Secretary to collect information to ascertain and monitor the health effects of PFAS exposure, develop a public information campaign, and periodically notify eligible individuals of significant developments in the study and treatment of conditions associated with PFAS exposure. The bill also requires the Secretary to submit reports to Congress on the effectiveness of actions taken and recommendations to address the medical needs of eligible individuals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Chris Pappas (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Antonio Delgado (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 07/14/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2742/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2742/BILLS-117hr2742ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2742/BILLS-117hr2742ih.pdf.pdf |
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