Bills · S 3446
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3446Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widespread 'forever chemicals' that can cause serious health problems, including various cancers, liver damage, and developmental issues. These chemicals have historically been used in firefighting foams at military bases, leading to significant contamination of soil and groundwater in surrounding communities across the country.
If this bill becomes law, it means the Department of Defense would be legally required to accelerate its cleanup efforts and be more transparent about them. This could lead to faster removal of harmful chemicals from affected areas and provide clearer information to communities about the progress and resources dedicated to their specific sites. Without this bill, cleanup might continue at a slower pace, and there would be less public information available to communities about the status of contamination and remediation efforts near military facilities.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy within 180 days to congressional defense committees to accelerate PFAS cleanup efforts at military installations and National Guard facilities.
This mandates a concrete plan to address harmful chemical contamination more quickly and efficiently.
PROVISION 02
The required strategy must include criteria for prioritizing cleanup actions based on risk, timelines for completing each cleanup phase, and a plan for deploying additional technologies and personnel.
This ensures that resources are directed to the most critical sites and that cleanup progress is tracked against specific deadlines.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the creation of a publicly accessible online dashboard within one year, updated semiannually, detailing PFAS cleanup information for all affected sites.
This increases transparency and provides communities with critical, up-to-date information about contamination and cleanup efforts in their areas.
PROVISION 04
The public dashboard must include details on funding spent, cleanup status, projected and actual timelines for completion, and points of contact for community engagement at each cleanup site.
This provides comprehensive data for public oversight and ensures accountability of the cleanup process.
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2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in Senate
DEC 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3446
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
Senate BillS 3446Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department.
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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