arrow_back Back to App

Relief for Farmers: PFAS Contamination Support and Research

This act establishes a grant program for states to assist farmers whose land or farm products have been contaminated by PFAS substances. Funds can be used for health monitoring, medical care, farm relocation, compensation, investments in new cropping systems, as well as research and education. The goal is to protect citizens' health and provide financial support to affected farms.
Key points
States can receive funds to monitor the health of individuals living on contaminated land and provide them with medical care.
The act allows for funding farm relocation, compensation for contaminated land and products, and financial assistance for farmers.
Funds can be allocated to research on soil and water remediation, development of alternative crops, and farmer education on PFAS.
A total of $500 million is authorized for fiscal years 2023-2027, with at least 30% allocated to states with smaller populations.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9186
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Process start date: 2022-10-14
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9186.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can receive funds to monitor the health of individuals living on contaminated land and provide them with medical care.
  • The act allows for funding farm relocation, compensation for contaminated land and products, and financial assistance for farmers.
  • Funds can be allocated to research on soil and water remediation, development of alternative crops, and farmer education on PFAS.
  • A total of $500 million is authorized for fiscal years 2023-2027, with at least 30% allocated to states with smaller populations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment Health