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Introduced
10/26/2023
10/26/2023
In Committee
10/27/2023
10/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act, requires the Secretary of Defense to request modifications to existing stormwater discharge permits for Department of Defense facilities. The modifications would mandate quarterly monitoring of discharges for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the implementation of best management practices or control technologies to reduce such discharges, in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The bill also requires that at least 1% of the funds authorized for PFAS remediation efforts be used annually for testing PFAS in stormwater runoff at Department of Defense facilities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Jenn McClellan (D)*,
Steve Cohen (D),
Anthony D'Esposito (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Pat Ryan (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Brandon Williams (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 10/27/2023)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Military Installations and Placement
Environment
- ‐ General Environment
- ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6095/all-info | 10/27/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6095/BILLS-118hr6095ih.pdf | 10/30/2023 |
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