PFAS Registry Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 2195

Introduced

Apr 10, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Government information and archives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health information and medical records Public-private cooperation Veterans' medical care

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Summary

PFAS Registry Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs 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 location.

Actions

Apr 29, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 11, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 10, 2019

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.
Apr 10, 2019

Introduced in House

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