House passes PFAS Action Act to address crisis, protect people from harm of ‘forever chemicals’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBT) — The U.S. House passed the PFAS Action Act Thursday, intended to improve national drinking water standards and protect people and the environment from harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.

Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, who co-sponsored the measure, also introduced additional legislation to increase access to testing for PFAS.