Bills · HR 4192
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4192Armed Forces and National Security
the Military PFAS Transparency Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 26· LAST ACTION JUN 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenPFAS, or "forever chemicals," are linked to serious health problems and are widespread contaminants, particularly at sites where firefighting foam containing these chemicals was used, such as military bases. Many communities near these bases are concerned about their exposure to PFAS through contaminated water and soil. This bill matters because it pushes the Department of Defense to be more open about its cleanup efforts and to work more quickly.
If this bill becomes law, communities will have easier access to information about what's happening at local bases, including how much money is being spent and whether cleanup plans are on schedule. This increased transparency and the requirement for an acceleration strategy could lead to faster and more effective remediation of PFAS contamination, potentially reducing health risks for affected populations and addressing a critical environmental issue. Without this bill, the DoD's reporting on PFAS cleanup might remain less detailed and less accessible to the public.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the funding and progress of PFAS cleanup actions at each military site.
This ensures Congress receives regular, site-specific updates on the financial commitment and operational status of PFAS remediation, fostering oversight.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop and submit a PFAS remediation acceleration strategy to Congress within 180 days.
This strategy will outline how the DoD plans to prioritize sites, set timelines, and deploy resources to speed up cleanup efforts.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the creation of a publicly accessible online dashboard, updated semiannually, to display site-by-site funding, status, timelines, and community contacts for DoD PFAS actions.
This makes crucial information about PFAS contamination and cleanup efforts directly available to the public in an easy-to-understand format.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
1
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19
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 6 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 26
Introduced in House
JUN 26
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4192
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 26, 2025
Last actionJun 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025
House BillHR 4192Armed Forces and National Security
the Military PFAS Transparency Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
10
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Moderate
