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Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act

2/9/2022, 12:28 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7392

Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to publicly disclose the results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (i.e., PFAS) conducted on military installations or formerly used defense sites. Prior to conducting any testing for PFAS, DOD must also provide written notice to the managers of the public water system and the publicly owned treatment works serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur.

Current Status of Bill HR 7392

Bill HR 7392 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 26, 2020. Bill HR 7392 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 26, 2020.  Bill HR 7392's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 26, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7392

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7392

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Military facilities and property

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7392

Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act
To direct the Secretary of Defense to publicly disclose the results of Department of Defense testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act

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