PFAS RAPID Response Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5555, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Gary Peters. The stated purpose of the bill is to require the Secretary of Defense to begin interim cleanup actions concerning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as PFAS, at specific Department of Defense sites. The bill also includes provisions for "other purposes" related to this issue.
The specific details of *what* these interim remedial actions would entail, *which* installations would be affected, and *how* they would be impacted are not yet publicly available, as the full text of the bill has not been published. It is known that the legislation pertains to facilities managed by the Department of Defense.
As of now, S. 5555 has been introduced and is in the early stages of the legislative process. Its next steps would involve being referred to a Senate committee for review, where it could undergo hearings, amendments, and a vote. If it passes the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 5555 do?
- This bill, S. 5555, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Gary Peters. The stated purpose of the bill is to require the Secretary of Defense to begin interim cleanup actions concerning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as PFAS, at specific Department of Defense sites. The bill also includes provisions for "other purposes" related to this issue. The specific details of *what* these interim remedial actions would entail, *which* installations would be affected, and *how* they would be impacted are not yet publicly available, as the full text of the bill has not been published. It is known that the legislation pertains to facilities managed by the Department of Defense. As of now, S. 5555 has been introduced and is in the early stages of the legislative process. Its next steps would involve being referred to a Senate committee for review, where it could undergo hearings, amendments, and a vote. If it passes the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 5555 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5555. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5555?
- S. 5555 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5555?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (24 Sep 2026).
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