PFAS Training For DoD Providers and Servicemembers Act

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

PFAS Training For DoD Providers and Servicemembers Act

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.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 5261

Introduced on
2023-08-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

PFAS Training For DoD Providers and Servicemembers Act

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.


Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/2/2023

PFAS Training For DoD Providers and Servicemembers Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide its health care providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroa...


Latest Action8/22/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.