H.R. 6058 · 117th Congress · House

PFAS Health Study Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced
Nov 19, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

PFAS Health Study Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2023 the authority of the Department of Defense to transfer funds for the required study on the human health implications of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water, groundwater, and any other sources of water and relevant exposure pathways, including the cumulative human health implications of multiple types of PFAS contamination at levels above and below health advisory levels. PFAS 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. NOV 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. NOV 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. NOV 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Committees

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Nov 19, 2021

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