Bill > S5070

This bill, the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, establishes a program under the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to states with agricultural land or water contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) above certain levels. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including monitoring health, providing medical care, relocating contaminated land or farms, investing in infrastructure to maintain profitability, conducting research on remediation and alternative cropping systems, and developing educational programs. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a task force to advise on adding PFAS remediation as an eligible activity in USDA programs and provide technical assistance to states. Finally, it authorizes $500 million in funding for the program over fiscal years 2023 to 2027.