118th Congress Health
H.R. 6024: PFAS Health Study Act of 2023
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Summary
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.)
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Cosponsors
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PAOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Madeleine Dean SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Madeleine Dean.
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- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House