Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 13, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5768
PFOS and PFOA Right to Know Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 13, 2016)
PFOS and PFOA Right to Know Act of 2016
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to enter into intergovernmental agreements to provide health screenings for conditions relating to perfluorooctanesuflonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure in communities near formerly used defense sites that have been identified by DOD as sources of PFOS and PFOA.
What just happenedAug 11, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7](R-PA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2016
- Aug 11, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House