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.
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.
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.
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.