PFOS and PFOA Right to Know Act of 2016

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Bill Number

HR 5768

Introduced

Jul 13, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Environmental health Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Intergovernmental relations Medical tests and diagnostic methods Military facilities and property State and local government operations Water quality

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Summary

PFOS and PFOA Right to Know Act of 2016

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to enter into intergovernmental agreements to provide health screenings for conditions relating to perfluorooctanesuflonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure in communities near formerly used defense sites that have been identified by DOD as sources of PFOS and PFOA.

Actions

Aug 11, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jul 13, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 13, 2016

Introduced in House

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