To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.

# HR 3761 Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to appoint a dedicated official—called a Coordinator for Engagement—to work specifically with communities affected by PFAS contamination. PFAS are "forever chemicals" used in firefighting foams and other military equipment that can contaminate drinking water and soil around military bases. The coordinator would serve as a point of contact between the Defense Department and affected communities. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects residents and communities near military installations where PFAS contamination has occurred, as well as military personnel and their families.

It also impacts the Defense Department, which would need to designate and fund this coordinator position. **Current Status:** HR 3761 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), whose district includes communities dealing with PFAS contamination from nearby military sites.