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US HR6095

US HR6095
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act


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Introduced
10/26/2023
In Committee
10/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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

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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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