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- H.R.1863
H.R.1863: To require the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters of the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (17 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 25, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide blood testing, during annual physical examinations of DOD firefighters, to determine and document exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| March 25, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| March 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Donald W. Norcross (D-N.J.) |