Search Results for keywords:"per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances"

Search Results: keywords:"per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances"

S. 3725 — To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to codify a Federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,784
The PFAS Accountability Act of 2024 aims to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to help those affected by exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It seeks to create a federal legal pathway for individuals significantly exposed to PFAS to seek compensation...
Simple Explanation
The PFAS Accountability Act of 2024 is a rule that tries to help people who have been around some bad chemicals called PFAS by giving them a way to ask for help and get checked by doctors. It also wants to make the companies who make these chemicals take responsibility and encourage more learning about them.
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.
S. 4774 — To provide for the periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on addressing the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:679
S. 4774 aims to address the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by establishing a system for regularly updated clinical guidance. The bill requires the Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to collaborate with the National...
Simple Explanation
S. 4774 is a rule that helps doctors learn more about some special chemicals called PFAS that might be bad for our health. It makes sure experts check these chemicals often and tell everyone the latest ways to stay safe.

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