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PFAS Registry Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1121| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2021
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Registry Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a registry for current or past members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam at a military installation or other Department of Defense (DOD) location. Additionally, the VA must consult with DOD and the Environmental Protection Agency to make recommendations for additional chemicals that should be included in the registry.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1105
PFAS Registry Act of 2019
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2742
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1105
    PFAS Registry Act of 2019


  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2742
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • HR 117-2742: PFAS Registry Act of 2021
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsPublic-private cooperationVeterans' medical care

PFAS Registry Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1121| Senate 
| Updated: 4/14/2021
PFAS Registry Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a registry for current or past members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam at a military installation or other Department of Defense (DOD) location. Additionally, the VA must consult with DOD and the Environmental Protection Agency to make recommendations for additional chemicals that should be included in the registry.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1105
PFAS Registry Act of 2019
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2742
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1105
    PFAS Registry Act of 2019


  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2742
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022
  • HR 117-2742: PFAS Registry Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsPublic-private cooperationVeterans' medical care