S3353Referred to Committee
Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-12-04
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
S
ⓘType
Sponsor
Susan M. Collins
Republican · ME · Senator
Votes with party: 63.9% (915 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Progressive Groups$22,500k
- Conservative Groups$7,995k
- Climate & Environment$5,002k
Full profile: /officials/C001035
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (4)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8513)
2025-12-04
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Previously
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-04
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryReferred To · 2025-12-04
Plain-English Summary
Farmers whose land or water has been contaminated with PFAS chemicals (harmful "forever chemicals" used in manufacturing and firefighting) would receive financial assistance and support to address the contamination and its effects on their operations. The bill aims to help agricultural producers deal with the costs of testing, cleanup, and potential loss of crops or livestock affected by PFAS pollution. This would primarily benefit farmers in areas where PFAS contamination has damaged their ability to produce food or raise animals safely.
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Subjects
Agriculture and Food
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