PFAS Strictest Standard Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5263 PFAS Strictest Standard 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.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5263

PFAS Strictest Standard Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense's (DOD's) response actions to address perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substance contamination from DOD or National Guard activities to meet certain standards. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

DOD must conduct such response actions to achieve a level of PFAS in the environmental media that meets or exceeds the most stringent of the following standards for each applicable PFAS:

the state standard of the state in which the response action is being conducted under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA),
a federal standard under CERCLA, or
a health advisory under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5263

Bill HR 5263 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 22, 2023. Bill HR 5263 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 22, 2023. Bill HR 5263's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of August 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5263

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5263

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5263

PFAS Strictest Standard Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that removal and remedial actions relating to PFAS contamination result in levels meeting or exceeding certain standards, and for other purposes.