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118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security

H.R. 5261: PFAS Training For DoD Providers and Servicemembers Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Aug 22, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Aug 22, 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide its health care providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

5

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Elissa Slotkin D-MI SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Aug 22, 2023Introduced in the House by Elissa Slotkin.
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  1. Aug 22, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Aug 22, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.