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Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 1938 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
19
Latest action
Mar 6, 2025

What it does

The Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act would require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications to stormwater discharge permits for Department of Defense facilities under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, mandating quarterly monitoring of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and implementation of best management practices to reduce such discharges. The bill applies to all Department of Defense facilities covered by Section 402(p) permits and requires that at least 1% of funds authorized for PFAS remediation be used annually for testing PFAS in stormwater runoff at these facilities. The goal is to prevent PFAS contamination from military sites…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 6, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 6, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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