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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Madeleine Dean reintroduced legislation on Feb. 1 in the House and Senate to make it easier for individuals to sue forever chemical makers over PFAS exposure.
The PFAS Accountability Act would add a legal claim to the Toxic Substances Control Act to allow individuals to hold manufacturers responsible if they have been significantly exposed to forever chemicals.
The legislation would also make it easier for individuals to receive medical monitoring after PFAS exposure, and would allow courts to mandate companies conduct additional studies or investigations regarding the toxic substances’ impact on public health.
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