What does Preamble of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes. The grants are intended to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on farms. The bill's stated purpose is to address PFAS contamination on farms and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act'.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. “Agricultural land” is defined as land used or capable of use for farm product production, including related resources like water and inputs. A “commercial farm” is one where farm products are produced for income generation. “Eligible government” includes States, the District of Columbia, territories, and Indian Tribes. “Farm product” encompasses plants and animals useful to humans, with a detailed list of inclusions like grains, dairy, livestock, and fruits. “PFAS” is defined chemically and also references the EPA's working definition. “Program” refers to the program established under section 3(a). “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of Agriculture. “Septage” is defined as waste from septic systems. “Sludge” refers to waste from wastewater or water supply treatment plants, or facilities with similar characteristics.

What does ESTABLISHMENT. of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act do?

This section establishes a program where the Secretary provides grants to eligible governments. To be eligible, a government's territory must contain agricultural land with unsafe PFAS levels in the soil or water used for farm product production. The Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, determines the safety levels of PFAS. The Secretary will consider State standards and limitations when determining eligibility. Eligible governments must submit an application through their department of agriculture or similar agency. Applications must include a plan for administering the funding, including funding priorities and oversight. Each year, at least 30 percent of the program's funding must be allocated to governments with a population of less than 3,000,000.

What does PURPOSES. of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act do?

This section outlines permissible uses of grant funding for eligible governments addressing PFAS contamination in agricultural settings. Eligible governments can use grants to monitor PFAS-related health complications in individuals and their households affected by contaminated land. Funding can be used to purchase, sell, or provide compensation for contaminated agricultural land or farm products, including disposal costs. Investments in agricultural equipment and infrastructure are allowed to maintain profitability during transitions or remediation efforts. Financial assistance can be provided to producers to develop budgets for alternative systems, remediation, or relocation. Income replacement assistance is available to farms affected by PFAS contamination. Grants can support PFAS testing, data management, and research related to farm management, viable land uses, remediation systems, and food safety. Educational programs for landowners are supported, including informing residents about sludge/septage application sites. Long-term monitoring and data repository development are also permitted uses of funds. The section prioritizes assistance to producers experiencing financial losses due to PFAS contamination. The Secretary prioritizes grants to governments using funds for purposes related to transitioning production systems, remediation, or income replacement.

What does REPORTS. of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act do?

This section outlines annual reporting requirements for eligible governments receiving grants under the program. Each year, the Department of Agriculture (or a similar agency) must submit a report to the Secretary and Congress. The report must detail the uses of the grant during the previous year, including purposes described in section 4(a). The report must specify the amount of the grant allocated to each purpose described in section 4(a). The report must describe how funding was administered in accordance with the plan described in section 3(c)(2). The report must also identify any additional needs identified by agricultural producers. The Secretary can determine and include any additional information deemed appropriate in the report.

What does TASK FORCE. of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act do?

This section establishes a task force within the Department of Agriculture. The task force will advise the Secretary on adding PFAS contamination as an eligible activity under Department of Agriculture programs. The task force will evaluate actions for farms already enrolled in Department programs where PFAS is detected. The task force will provide technical assistance to eligible governments regarding PFAS contamination.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act do?

This section authorizes appropriations to the Secretary to carry out the Act. A total of $500,000,000 is authorized for this purpose. The authorization covers fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act

Last updated: 12/4/2025 · Introduced: 12/4/2025

Author: Susan Collins (R-ME)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a program to provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes for addressing PFAS contamination on agricultural land.
Eligible governments must demonstrate unsafe PFAS levels in their agricultural land or water sources to receive grant funding.
Grant funds can be used for various purposes, including monitoring health impacts, compensating producers for contaminated land or products, and supporting remediation efforts.
At least 30% of the program's funding must be directed towards governments with populations under 3 million.
The bill authorizes a total of $500 million over five years (2026-2030) to support these efforts.

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