Bill · H.R. 1938· House(119-HR-1938)

Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act

Age: 54 years

Virginia

Introduced: 3/6/2025
Last activity: 3/6/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsored by: Jennifer McClellan
Cosponsors: - 11 - 7

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to take specific actions regarding water pollution. The Secretary must request modifications to existing stormwater discharge permits or management plans for Department of Defense facilities. These modifications would require monitoring of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances at least quarterly. Additionally, the bill mandates the use of best management practices or control technologies to reduce these discharges. Finally, it requires that at least 1 percent of annual remediation funds be used for testing these substances in stormwater runoff.

Yes· 3 of 4

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill requires quarterly monitoring and the implementation of best management practices to reduce PFAS discharges in stormwater.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Reducing chemical pollution in water provides a long-term public health benefit to all residents near defense facilities.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The bill mitigates environmental hazards through improved stormwater management at Department of Defense facilities.