118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6024 — PFAS Health Study Act of 2023

“To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to extend the increased transfer authority for a certain study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water, and for other purposes.”

Health

Introduced Oct 24, 2023

Last action Oct 25, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Oct 24, 2023

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Referred

Oct 25, 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 extends through FY2024 the authority of the Department of Defense to transfer funds for the required study on the human health implications of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water, groundwater, and any other sources of water and relevant exposure pathways, including the cumulative human health implications of multiple types of PFAS contamination at levels above and below health advisory levels. (PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.)

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Oct 25, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Oct 24, 2023

Introduced in House