Bill would force Pentagon to report yearly on PFAS cleanup progress
In committeeH.R. 4192Latest action
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet · Representative · MI
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Official title: the Military PFAS Transparency Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 4192 requires DoD to report annually to Congress and post a public dashboard on PFAS cleanup at military sites.
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What does this do?
HR 4192, the Military PFAS Transparency Act of 2025, requires the Department of Defense to submit annual reports to Congress on PFAS cleanup funding, spending, and site status, including delays and obstacles. It also requires a 180-day strategy to speed up cleanup, prioritize sites by risk, and expand lab testing capacity, plus a public dashboard updated twice a year.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects the Department of Defense and Congress, along with residents, environmental advocates, and local officials near military bases with PFAS contamination.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not change cleanup laws or standards, but it increases oversight and public accountability for how the Pentagon handles PFAS pollution.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 26, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 26, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.