Requests that federal government offer legal remedies to victims exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and incentivize research into effects of those substances.

New Jersey's Senate Resolution 42 requests that the U.S. Congress pass legislation creating legal remedies for people harmed by exposure to PFAS chemicals (commonly called "forever chemicals" found in water, food packaging, and consumer products) and fund research on their health effects. The resolution specifically references the proposed "PFAS Accountability Act of 2024" (S.3725) as the model for federal action. It directly affects individuals exposed to PFAS through contaminated drinking water or consumer products - especially in New Jersey, where over 20 water systems exceeded safety limits in 2022. The resolution does not create new law but urges Congress to establish a federal cause of action against PFAS manufacturers and support research on health impacts.