US SB4313 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to educate health care providers about the health impacts of exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. Specifically, HHS must award grants to national or state medical organizations and other institutions that have expertise in diseases and conditions related to PFAS to provide these trainings.
Title
Physician Education on PFAS Health Impacts Act
Sponsors
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-07-23 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Subjects
Education programs funding
Environmental health
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
Environmental health
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4313/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4313/BILLS-116s4313is.pdf |