Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 11, 2022)
Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a grant program to help states address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, on agricultural land and commercial farms.
The bill also requires USDA to establish a task force to provide (1) advice regarding whether addressing PFAS contamination should be added as an eligible activity for each USDA program, and (2) technical assistance to states in addressing PFAS contamination.
What just happenedOct 11, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6471-6472)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 11, 2022
- Oct 11, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6471-6472)
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Oct 11, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate