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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farms, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to states, territories, and Indian tribes to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on farms. The grants can be used for various purposes, including monitoring PFAS-related health complications, buying or providing compensation for contaminated agricultural land or farm products, investing in equipment and infrastructure to maintain profitability, assisting producers in developing alternative production systems or remediation strategies, providing financial assistance to affected farmers, and conducting research on PFAS remediation and its impact on farms. The bill also establishes a task force within the Department of Agriculture to provide advice and technical assistance related to addressing PFAS contamination on farms.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Chellie Pingree (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (on 03/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1517/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1517/BILLS-118hr1517ih.pdf |
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