legislation: 117-s-5070

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117-s-5070 117 s 5070 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act Agriculture and Food 2022-10-11 2022-10-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6471-6472) Senate Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] ME R C001035 7 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a grant program to help states address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, on agricultural land and commercial farms. The bill also requires USDA to establish a task force to provide (1) advice regarding whether addressing PFAS contamination should be added as an eligible activity for each USDA program, and (2) technical assistance to states in addressing PFAS contamination. 2023-03-04T06:24:37Z  

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