Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 28, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5403
To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide medical providers of the Department of Defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 28, 2021)
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide each of its medical providers with mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
What just happenedSep 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8](D-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 28, 2021
- Sep 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House