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PFAS Health Study Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6024| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2023
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Health Study Act of 2023 This bill extends through FY2024 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6058
PFAS Health Study Act of 2021
Oct 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6058
    PFAS Health Study Act of 2021


  • October 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Health

PFAS Health Study Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-6024| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2023
PFAS Health Study Act of 2023 This bill extends through FY2024 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6058
PFAS Health Study Act of 2021
Oct 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6058
    PFAS Health Study Act of 2021


  • October 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted