Clean Water For Military Families Act

Senate Bill 1970 - Clean Water For Military Families Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1970 Clean Water For Military Families Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 9:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1970

Clean Water For Military Families Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct investigations into releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at or surrounding DOD installations located in the United States, formerly used defense sites, and state-owned facilities of the National Guard. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

DOD must also conduct response actions relating to PFAS contamination at the mentioned locations if any detection of PFAS exceeds specified standards for contamination or DOD finds remediation to be appropriate to protect human health or the environment.

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Current Status of Bill S 1970

Bill S 1970 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill S 1970 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2021. Bill S 1970's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3989) as of June 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1970

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1970

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Environmental health

- Government studies and investigations

- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

- Military facilities and property

- National Guard and reserves

- Pollution liability

- Water quality

- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1970

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct testing for and remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances at or surrounding installations of the Department of Defense located in the United States, formerly used defense sites, and State-owned facilities of the National Guard, and for other purposes.

Clean Water For Military Families Act