Environment (Hazardous Materials · Agriculture)

HR 6476, the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, creates a federal grant program to assist farmers and agricultural communities affected by unsafe levels of PFAS (chemicals used in industrial products) in soil or water. Eligible governments (states, tribes, territories) can receive grants to fund specific actions, including compensating farmers for contaminated land or products, covering health monitoring for affected residents, investing in remediation equipment, conducting PFAS research, and developing educational programs. Grants prioritize direct financial assistance to producers experiencing losses due to contamination and require annual reports on fund usage. The program is authorized with $500 million for fiscal years 2026-2029, targeting communities with PFAS-contaminated agricultural land or water used for farm production.