Bill · H.R. 3761· House(119-HR-3761)
To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to name a specific official to work with communities impacted by PFAS. This individual will be known as the "Coordinator for Engagement with Defense Communities Affected by PFAS." The Secretary must appoint this official within one year of the act being passed. The role focuses on improving outreach and communication regarding PFAS contamination in current or former defense communities. Additionally, the Coordinator will act as a liaison for those living in areas where the Department has ongoing or incomplete cleanup projects.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances environmental oversight by establishing a liaison to improve communication regarding PFAS contamination and remediation.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill improves transparency by creating a dedicated liaison to communicate remediation progress to the public.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Communication: The bill aims to improve outreach, education, and communication efforts regarding PFAS contamination for current or former defense communities in the United States (Section 1(b)(1)).
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Dedicated Representation: The Coordinator will serve as a dedicated liaison between the Department of Defense and local governments, advocacy organizations, and individual citizens (Section 1(b)(2)).
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Support for Cleanup Areas: This liaison role specifically targets communities where the Department has ongoing or incomplete PFAS remediation projects (Section 1(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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