S3353Referred to Committee

Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-04
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Susan M. Collins
Susan M. Collins
Republican · ME · Senator
Votes with party: 62.8% (858 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$22,500k
  • Conservative Groups$7,995k
  • Climate & Environment$5,002k

Full profile: /officials/C001035

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Cosponsors (4)

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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

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Committee Activity

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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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Agriculture and Food
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