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Physician Education on PFAS Health Impacts Act

USA116th CongressS-4313| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Physician Education on PFAS Health Impacts Act This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to educate health care providers about the health impacts of exposure to perfluoroalkyl and 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. Specifically, HHS must award grants to national or state medical organizations and other institutions that have expertise in diseases and conditions related to PFAS to provide these trainings.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 23, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Education programs fundingEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical education

Physician Education on PFAS Health Impacts Act

USA116th CongressS-4313| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Physician Education on PFAS Health Impacts Act This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to educate health care providers about the health impacts of exposure to perfluoroalkyl and 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. Specifically, HHS must award grants to national or state medical organizations and other institutions that have expertise in diseases and conditions related to PFAS to provide these trainings.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 23, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Education programs fundingEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical education