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PFAS Health Study Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6058| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2021
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • November 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • S 117-4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
  • S 117-2792: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Defense spendingEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth programs administration and fundingMilitary facilities and propertyWater qualityWater use and supply

PFAS Health Study Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6058| House 
| Updated: 11/19/2021
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.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • November 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 19, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • S 117-4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
  • S 117-2792: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Defense spendingEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth programs administration and fundingMilitary facilities and propertyWater qualityWater use and supply