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.

United States117th CongressHR-5403House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 28, 2021

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.

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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  2. Introduced in House

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