Senate Bill 858
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
858
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide blood testing, during annual physical examinations of DOD firefighters, to determine and document exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
March 25, 2019
03/25/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
03/25/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:17:21 PM