Some homes near military sites could get safe drinking water if their private wells have PFOS or PFOA above federal limits. The Department of Defense could provide bottled water, public water hookups, or filters.
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A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Latest action on S. 3445: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use private wells near military installations. It matters most if their water has PFOS or PFOA pollution linked to Defense Department activity and above federal limits. It also affects the Department of Defense, which would have to arrange drinking water help in qualifying cases. Local public water systems may also be affected if homes are connected to their networks.
Why this matters: People with polluted private wells may need safe water before a full cleanup is done. This bill would give some of those households a clearer path to bottled water, public water, or filters. It focuses on PFOS and PFOA pollution tied to Defense Department activity near military sites. The bill could make responses more consistent, but it leaves some details open, including funding and timing.
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Officially: A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense.
Some homes near military sites could get safe drinking water if their private wells have PFOS or PFOA above federal limits. The Department of Defense could provide bottled water, public water hookups, or filters.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Armed Services
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (12/11/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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