Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 14, 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 14, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 14, 2022
- Oct 14, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Oct 14, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 14, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House