118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 3192: PFAS Registry Act of 2023
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Summary
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, commonly known as PFAS, 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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PAOriginal
- Ann Kuster D-NHOriginal
- Michael Lawler R-NYOriginal
- Elissa Slotkin D-MI
- Angie Craig D-MN
Who scored on this bill
- 1Chris Pappas SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Chris Pappas.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.