Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2742
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PFAS Registry Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 21, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 21, 2021
Latest Action
Jul 14, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2742
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
California
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
New Jersey
Republican
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House 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.

Text (1)
April 21, 2021
Actions (3)
07/14/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
04/21/2021
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/21/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM