H.R. 5403 · 117th Congress · House

To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide medical providers of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced
Sep 28, 21
Passed House
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Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide each of its medical providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. SEP 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. SEP 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Committees

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Sep 28, 2021

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