S-675 : Still Just a Bill


Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019

This bill authorizes military departments to provide water for agricultural purposes in areas in which activities on a military installation have contaminated a water source with perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) or perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). The military departments may provide uncontaminated water or provide treatment for contaminated water. The agricultural products produced must be destined for human consumption.

The Department of the Air Force may acquire certain real property adjacent to an Air Force base that has shown signs of contamination from PFOA and PFOS due to activities on the base.

The Department of Defense must submit to Congress a remediation plan for water at or adjacent to a military base that is contaminated with PFOA or PFOS.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-06IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2019-03-06IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Tom Udall [D] (NM)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Agricultural conservation and pollution
  • Congressional oversight
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Fires
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Land transfers
  • Military facilities and property
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply
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