To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide medical providers of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Latest action · Sep 28, 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 28, 2021
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide each of its medical providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 28, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-FL | Bill Posey | Original | Sep 28, 2021 |
| R-OH | Michael R. Turner | Original | Sep 28, 2021 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 28, 2021Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
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- Sep 28, 2021Introduced in House
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