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US HB1938

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer McClellan

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Secretary of Defense must request modifications to stormwater discharge permits under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for all DoD facilities within one year of enactment

  • Permit modifications must require quarterly monitoring of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) discharges from DoD facilities

  • DoD facilities must implement best management practices or control technologies to reduce PFAS discharges consistent with Clean Water Act requirements

  • At least 1 percent of annual DoD PFAS remediation funds must be allocated specifically for testing PFAS in stormwater runoff at military facilities

Legislative Description

Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act

Environmental protection

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment3/6/2025
Armed Services3/6/2025

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