Defense Department sites would have to check stormwater for PFAS at least every quarter. They would also have to use practical ways to cut PFAS runoff. At least 1% of yearly Defense Department PFAS cleanup money would go to stormwater testing.
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Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Latest action on H.R. 1938: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Defense Department facilities that release stormwater under federal water pollution permits. It also affects state permit offices and the Environmental Protection Agency because they would review the requested permit changes. Communities near military sites could get more information about PFAS in runoff. Defense Department cleanup programs could see some PFAS money directed toward stormwater testing.
Why this matters: PFAS can move from military sites into nearby water when rain washes over contaminated areas. This bill would make Defense Department sites test that runoff more often and take steps to reduce PFAS releases. More testing could help agencies and communities see where PFAS is leaving a site and how serious the problem is. The bill could also change how Defense Department PFAS cleanup money is used, because it sets a minimum amount for stormwater testing.
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Officially: Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
Defense Department sites would have to check stormwater for PFAS at least every quarter. They would also have to use practical ways to cut PFAS runoff. At least 1% of yearly Defense Department PFAS cleanup money would go to stormwater testing.
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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (3/6/2025)
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