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Proposed Senate Amendment to Address PFAS Contamination at Military Sites

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6082

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6082, proposed by Senators Peters and Rounds, requires the Department of Defense to begin interim cleanup actions for chemicals at at least 100 military sites within two years. It also mandates a briefing for Congress on the status of 723 installations previously assessed for PFAS contamination.

Why it matters

This amendment mandates specific environmental cleanup timelines for the Department of Defense regarding contamination at military installations, affecting how and when remediation occurs at sites where progress has been delayed.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The Department is required to initiate specific remedial actions, complete ongoing projects, and provide briefings to Congress.

Directly affected

Communities near military installations

Residents near the 723 assessed installations may see changes in the timeline and initiation of environmental cleanup activities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are PFAS?
The document refers to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are the subject of required environmental remedial actions at military sites.
Which military sites are affected?
The amendment targets 'covered sites,' which are defined as installations from a list of 723 assessed sites where the cleanup or study timeline has been delayed since December 2024.
What is the deadline for the required Congressional briefing?
The Secretary of Defense must provide the briefing to the Armed Services Committees within 30 days of the Act's enactment.

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Increased Oversight of Cleanup Delays

The amendment specifically targets sites where cleanup timelines have slipped since December 2024, indicating a legislative effort to hold the Department of Defense accountable for schedule slippage.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Senate Committee on Armed Services, House Committee on Armed Services and 2 more
OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for implementing the remedial actions and reporting to Co”Map →
OrganizationSenate Committee on Armed Services“Recipient of the required briefing on remedial actions.”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Armed Services“Recipient of the required briefing on remedial actions.”Map →
PersonMr. Peters“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →
PersonMr. Rounds“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

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