Senate Bill 1121
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PFAS Registry Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 14, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1121
Congress
117
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
PFAS Registry Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a registry for current or past members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to the environmental release of aqueous film-forming foam at a military installation or other Department of Defense (DOD) location. Additionally, the VA must consult with DOD and the Environmental Protection Agency to make recommendations for additional chemicals that should be included in the registry.
April 14, 2021
04/14/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/14/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:21 PM