Bills · HR 1938
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1938Environmental Protection
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION MAR 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because PFAS chemicals are a significant public health concern. These 'forever chemicals' have been linked to various health problems, including cancer, developmental issues, and immune system effects, and they persist in the environment for a very long time. Military bases have historically used PFAS in firefighting foams and other materials, leading to widespread contamination of local water supplies.
If this bill becomes law, it means the federal government will be taking a more proactive and accountable approach to preventing ongoing PFAS pollution from its facilities. It would mandate regular monitoring and active reduction of these chemicals, potentially improving the health and safety of communities living near military installations. Without this law, such comprehensive and mandatory measures for stormwater discharge might not be consistently implemented across all DoD facilities, leaving communities vulnerable to continued exposure.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to request modifications to stormwater discharge permits for all Department of Defense facilities.
This ensures that military bases update their permits to specifically address PFAS contamination, which is crucial for controlling pollution.
PROVISION 02
Mandates quarterly monitoring of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) discharges in stormwater runoff at DoD facilities.
Regular testing is essential to understand the extent of PFAS pollution and track the effectiveness of reduction efforts.
PROVISION 03
Requires the implementation of best management practices or control technologies to reduce PFAS discharges.
This moves beyond just monitoring to actively prevent and decrease the amount of harmful chemicals entering local water systems.
PROVISION 04
Allocates not less than 1% of existing or future PFAS remediation funds annually for stormwater testing at DoD facilities.
This ensures dedicated funding for ongoing monitoring, reinforcing the commitment to track and address PFAS contamination.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 18
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 77%
DEM 11 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 6
Introduced in House
MAR 6
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
MAR 6
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1938
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionMar 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
House BillHR 1938Environmental Protection
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 6, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
18
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