[CPEO-MEF] PFAS: "Members of Congress propose protections from toxic PFAS pollution for military members, firefighters, and communities"

[Lenny Siegel <LSiegel@cpeo.org>]

[It’s hard to believe that anything good will pass Congress this year, but it’s notable that this legislation is bi-partisan. - LS]

PRESS RELEASE 
Southern Environmental Law Center
MARCH 6, 2025

Members of Congress propose protections from toxic PFAS pollution for military members, firefighters, and communities

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives would help protect military members, veterans, firefighters, and families from toxic PFAS pollution, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center. Led by Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Pat Ryan (D-NY), and Nick LaLota (R-NY), this legislation would address PFAS in stormwater runoff at military bases by requiring the Department of Defense to monitor for and clean up these toxic chemicals. Original cosponsors include Representatives Lawler (R-NY), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Foushee (D-NC), Cohen (D-TN), Scott (D-VA), and Tlaib (D-MI). This legislation passed the House of Representatives last July as part of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act.

“Reducing PFAS exposure is critical to protecting the health of our service members, veterans, firefighters, their families and nearby communities,” said Jean Zhuang, senior attorney at SELC. “Turning off the PFAS tap is the most cost-effective, efficient, and equitable solution to prevent harm.”

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For the entire release, see
https://www.selc.org/press-release/members-of-congress-propose-protections-from-toxic-pfas-pollution-for-military-members-firefighters-and-communities/

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Lenny Siegel
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Center for Public Environmental Oversight
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