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US HR6058

PFAS Health Study Act of 2021


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Introduced
11/19/2021
In Committee
11/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To extend the authority of the Secretary of Defense to trans- fer funds for a certain study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination in drinking water, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill extends the authority of the Secretary of Defense to transfer funds for a study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination in drinking water until 2023. PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in various products, including firefighting foams, and have been found to contaminate drinking water in certain areas. The original authority for the study was set to expire in 2021, but this bill extends it for an additional two years.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 11/19/2021)

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