PFAS Registry Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 5/26/2023
Actions
- 2023-05-26Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-05-10Referred 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.
- 2023-05-10Referred 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.
- 2023-05-10Introduced in House
- 2023-05-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-10 (00)
PFAS Registry Act of 2023
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.
Cosponsors (5)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
- Ann Kuster (D-NH)
- Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health information and medical records
- Public-private cooperation
- Veterans' medical care
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