Kildee, Fitzpatrick Lead Efforts to Support PFAS-Impacted Communities

WASHINGTON-Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Co-Chairs of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, today introduced bipartisan legislation to support communities impacted by PFAS and ensure accountability at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

The legislation would establish a new position at the DoD-Coordinator for PFAS-Impacted Defense Engagement-to improve transparency, drive remediation, and uplift the voices of communities suffering from these toxic chemicals.

Under the legislation, the PFAS coordinator would be responsible for:

• Engaging directly with affected communities to address concerns, ensure accountability, and provide updates on remediation efforts.
• Streamlining communication between local stakeholders, advocacy organizations, and federal agencies.
• Driving progress on cleanup efforts with transparency and urgency.

"Hundreds of military sites in the United States have been contaminated by PFAS, yet complaints from impacted communities have fallen on deaf ears at the Department of Defense (DoD)," said Congressman Kildee. "By designating a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities at the DoD, our legislation would ensure that the voices of communities directly impacted by PFAS contamination are heard at the highest levels of government."

"PFAS contamination is one of the most serious and far-reaching public health crises of our time, and alongside Congressman Kildee, tackling it has been at the heart of our work in Congress," said Congressman Fitzpatrick. "Our bipartisan legislation demands decisive action and transparency from the Department of Defense, ensuring that impacted communities are no longer ignored or left in the dark. Families in Pennsylvania's First District and across the nation deserve swift solutions and the unwavering commitment of their government to protect their health, safety, and future."

This initiative builds on Kildee and Fitzpatrick's ongoing leadership in addressing PFAS contamination. As Co-Chairs of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, they have consistently advocated for stronger oversight, increased funding, and urgent action to address this public health emergency and protect future generations.

For more information on the PFAS Task Force, click here.