To require the Secretary of Defense to include exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances in periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires documentation of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Veterans, Environment, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires documentation of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires documentation of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Environment, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill requires documentation of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Shaheen introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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