Last progress July 28, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on July 28, 2025 by Kirsten Gillibrand
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
This bill aims to cut PFAS pollution from military bases. It tells the Department of Defense to ask for changes to stormwater permits at its facilities so PFAS is tested at least every three months and steps are taken to reduce PFAS in the water. If a permit already requires both regular PFAS testing and pollution controls, no change is needed. At least 1% of the Defense Department’s PFAS cleanup funds each year must be used for this testing and reduction work. This could mean cleaner water for people living near bases and downstream communities .
| Who is affected | What changes | When |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense facilities and nearby communities | Permits must require quarterly PFAS monitoring and use of best practices or control technologies to reduce PFAS discharges | The Defense Department must request permit changes within 1 year of the law taking effect; funding set at not less than 1% each year for these activities |