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Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act: Assessing Health Risks and Safe Alternatives

This Act mandates independent scientific studies on PFAS (forever chemicals), which are widespread in the environment and linked to serious health issues, including cancer. The goal is to better understand how these substances enter the human body, their health effects, and how to effectively remove them and develop safer alternatives. The publicly available findings will inform future regulations to protect citizens' health and the environment.
Key points
Mandates the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) to conduct two-phase studies on PFAS toxicity and human exposure pathways (e.g., water, food, air).
The studies will identify which of the over 5,000 types of PFAS contribute most to human exposure and determine their health effects.
Assessment of the best strategies for cleaning up contaminated sites and the search for safe alternatives to PFAS used in everyday products.
All reports and recommendations will be made publicly available to assist federal and state governments in making regulatory decisions and remediation efforts.
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Print number: 118_S_466
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_466.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) to conduct two-phase studies on PFAS toxicity and human exposure pathways (e.g., water, food, air).
  • The studies will identify which of the over 5,000 types of PFAS contribute most to human exposure and determine their health effects.
  • Assessment of the best strategies for cleaning up contaminated sites and the search for safe alternatives to PFAS used in everyday products.
  • All reports and recommendations will be made publicly available to assist federal and state governments in making regulatory decisions and remediation efforts.
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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Environment Health