House Bill 7392
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 26, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7392
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Military PFAS Testing Disclosure Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to publicly disclose the results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (i.e., PFAS) conducted on military installations or formerly used defense sites. Prior to conducting any testing for PFAS, DOD must also provide written notice to the managers of the public water system and the publicly owned treatment works serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur.
June 26, 2020
06/26/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
06/26/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 12:28:50 AM