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Introduced
07/28/2021
07/28/2021
In Committee
07/28/2021
07/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to disclose testing and results of testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances and to provide additional requirements for testing for such substances, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act, requires the Secretary of Defense to publicly disclose the results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) conducted on or around military installations and National Guard facilities in the United States. The bill also mandates the Secretary to disclose the expected timing and location of any planned PFAS testing, and to provide local notification prior to conducting such testing. Additionally, the bill specifies that the Department of Defense must test for all PFAS included in the validated EPA method for measuring the amount of these substances in drinking water.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2518/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2518/BILLS-117s2518is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2518/BILLS-117s2518is.pdf.pdf |
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