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PFAS Filthy Fifty Act
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4241
The PFAS Filthy Fifty Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4241, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to address the issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are harmful chemicals that have been found in water sources across the country.
The PFAS Filthy Fifty Act specifically targets 50 of the most dangerous PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to a variety of health problems including cancer, immune system disorders, and developmental issues. The bill seeks to regulate the use of these chemicals in manufacturing processes and establish stricter guidelines for their disposal to prevent further contamination of water sources.
Additionally, the PFAS Filthy Fifty Act includes provisions for funding research into the health effects of PFAS exposure, as well as measures to clean up existing contamination and provide assistance to communities affected by PFAS pollution. Overall, the goal of the PFAS Filthy Fifty Act is to protect public health and the environment by addressing the widespread problem of PFAS contamination in a comprehensive and proactive manner. It is currently under review in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to address this pressing issue.
The PFAS Filthy Fifty Act specifically targets 50 of the most dangerous PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to a variety of health problems including cancer, immune system disorders, and developmental issues. The bill seeks to regulate the use of these chemicals in manufacturing processes and establish stricter guidelines for their disposal to prevent further contamination of water sources.
Additionally, the PFAS Filthy Fifty Act includes provisions for funding research into the health effects of PFAS exposure, as well as measures to clean up existing contamination and provide assistance to communities affected by PFAS pollution. Overall, the goal of the PFAS Filthy Fifty Act is to protect public health and the environment by addressing the widespread problem of PFAS contamination in a comprehensive and proactive manner. It is currently under review in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to address this pressing issue.
Congressional Summary of HR 4241
PFAS Filthy Fifty Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to complete testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at all military installations, formerly used defense sites, and state-owned facilities of the National Guard in the United States. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.
Not later than 60 days following the detection of PFAS at a military installation, formerly used defense site, or state-owned facility of the National Guard, DOD must take removal actions to ensure that all individuals served by a drinking water source contaminated by PFAS have access to drinking water that meets the applicable standard, regardless of whether DOD is the drinking water purveyor. Additionally, DOD must complete all physical construction required for the remediation of PFAS at such sites not later than 10 years after the enactment of this bill.
DOD must report to Congress identifying the status of remediation efforts at 50 specified sites, such as England Air Force Base, Louisiana. DOD must complete all physical construction required for the remediation of PFAS at the 50 specified sites not later than five years after the enactment of this bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4241
Bill HR 4241 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4241 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4241's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 29, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4241
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4241
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Congressional oversight
- Delaware
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental health
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Military facilities and property
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- National Guard and reserves
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York State
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Pollution liability
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington State
- Water quality
- Water use and supply
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4241
To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct testing, removal, and remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances at all military installations, formerly used defense sites, and State-owned facilities of the National Guard in the United States.
PFAS Filthy Fifty Act
PFAS Filthy Fifty Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4241
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