Bill · S. 2472· Senate(119-S-2472)
Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act
- Introduced
- 7/28/2025
- Last activity
- 7/28/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Kirsten Gillibrand
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 action regarding water pollution. It requires the Secretary to request modifications to existing stormwater discharge permits for Department of Defense facilities. These modifications would mandate quarterly monitoring of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Additionally, the bill calls for the use of best management practices or control technologies to reduce these discharges. A specific portion of available funds for PFAS remediation must be used for these monitoring and reduction activities.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill mandates quarterly monitoring and the implementation of best management practices to reduce PFAS discharges from Department of Defense facilities.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill's focus on reducing chemical discharges at defense facilities may benefit the health of veterans associated with these sites.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill addresses environmental remediation at defense facilities which can reduce long-term health risks for veterans serving at those locations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Monitoring of Pollutants: The bill requires monitoring of discharges of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances at least quarterly, which provides more frequent tracking of these substances (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Reduction of Contaminants: The bill requires the implementation of best management practices or control technologies to reduce discharges of these substances (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Guaranteed Funding for Cleanup: The act mandates that not less than one percent of funds available for PFAS remediation must be used specifically for monitoring and reducing these discharges (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided 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+8
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 7/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate