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Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act

USA119th CongressHR-1938| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (18)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense request specific modifications to stormwater discharge permits for all Department of Defense (DoD) facilities within one year of enactment. These modifications, to be sought from the relevant State or EPA Administrator, aim to enhance environmental protection by addressing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in stormwater runoff. The requested permit revisions or stormwater management plan updates must include two key requirements: quarterly monitoring of PFAS discharges implementation of appropriate best management practices or control technologies to reduce such discharges. Furthermore, the legislation stipulates that at least 1 percent of the funds authorized for PFAS remediation efforts annually must be specifically obligated or expended for testing these substances in stormwater runoff at DoD facilities, ensuring ongoing assessment and accountability for environmental impact.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6095
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2472
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6095
    Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2472
    Introduced in Senate

Environmental Protection

Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act

USA119th CongressHR-1938| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense request specific modifications to stormwater discharge permits for all Department of Defense (DoD) facilities within one year of enactment. These modifications, to be sought from the relevant State or EPA Administrator, aim to enhance environmental protection by addressing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in stormwater runoff. The requested permit revisions or stormwater management plan updates must include two key requirements: quarterly monitoring of PFAS discharges implementation of appropriate best management practices or control technologies to reduce such discharges. Furthermore, the legislation stipulates that at least 1 percent of the funds authorized for PFAS remediation efforts annually must be specifically obligated or expended for testing these substances in stormwater runoff at DoD facilities, ensuring ongoing assessment and accountability for environmental impact.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6095
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2472
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6095
    Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2472
    Introduced in Senate
Jennifer L. McClellan

Jennifer L. McClellan

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (18)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee

Environmental Protection

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