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H. R. 9286 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to expedite the implementation of early actions to mitigate the migration of groundwater contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from a source located on a military installation to protect or minimize the effects on groundwater, surface water, underground sources of drinking water, and sediment, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,246
H.R. 9286, known as the “Accelerating DoD PFAS Cleanups Act of 2024,” mandates the Secretary of Defense to speed up measures to control the spread of groundwater contaminated by PFAS from military sites. The bill outlines steps for evaluation and assessment of these sites to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9286 is a new rule that wants the military to quickly clean up harmful chemicals in water near their bases. It also says they should tell people nearby and give them clean water if needed.

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