118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5261 — PFAS Training For DoD Providers and Servicemembers Act

“To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to each health care provider of the Department of Defense training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Aug 22, 2023

Last action Aug 22, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Aug 22, 2023

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Referred

Aug 22, 2023

Armed Services

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide its health care providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Aug 22, 2023

Introduced in House

Aug 22, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.