HR6476Referred 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
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
Democrat · ME · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (525 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

2026-01-13

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would provide financial assistance and support to farmers whose land or water has been contaminated with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals commonly found in firefighting foam and industrial products. Affected farmers could receive compensation for crop losses, remediation costs, and other damages caused by this contamination. The bill aims to help agricultural communities deal with the health and economic impacts of PFAS pollution on their operations.

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Agriculture and Food
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