| Support letter for PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that do not break down in the environment and can be found in fire-fighting foam. The release of these chemicals into the environment during training and emergency responses is a major source of PFAS contamination of ground water on military bases. According to DOD data more than 700 US military sites are known or likely to have discharge PFAS. PFAS exposure has been related to several diseases including increased risk for kidney cancer breast cancer testicular cancer and liver cancer. The VA does not concede PFAS exposure to those who served at any location nor have related any diseases to the exposure. 1360 would require DOD to provide periodic health assessment of those service members exposed know to or suspected to be exposed. |