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SB2130: PFAS Community Engagement and Transparency Act

: Jeanne Shaheen (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 22, 2023
Armed forces and national security
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to require community engagement and reporting relating to activities of the Department of Defense with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.

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This bill requires the Department of Defense to engage with communities and report on its activities involving PFAS—chemicals used in firefighting foam and other military applications that can contaminate drinking water. The bill aims to increase transparency by mandating the Pentagon communicate with affected communities about PFAS contamination and remediation efforts. It affects military bases, nearby residents, and local officials potentially exposed to these persistent chemicals. The bill was recently introduced and is in the early legislative stage.

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