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PFAS Registry Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1121

PFAS Registry Act of 2021

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 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.

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Current Status of Bill S 1121

Bill S 1121 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2021. Bill S 1121 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 14, 2021.  Bill S 1121's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1121

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1121

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health information and medical records
- Public-private cooperation
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1121

PFAS Registry Act of 2021
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a registry for certain individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam on military installations.
PFAS Registry Act of 2021

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1121

Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
New HampshireDemocrat
Mike Rounds
Mike Rounds
South DakotaRepublican
Margaret Wood Hassan
Margaret Wood Hassan
New HampshireDemocrat

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