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Lawmakers propose and withdraw amendment to double PFAS remediation authorization
Summary
Representative Sweezy offered amendment #31 to raise PFAS remediation authorization from $385 million to $770 million; the amendment was discussed on the floor and ultimately withdrawn before a recorded vote.
On the House floor Representative Sweezy of Duxbury offered amendment number 31 to the bond bill, proposing to strike out the figure $385,000,000 and insert $770,000,000 for PFAS remediation. Representative Swayze (floor speaker who addressed the amendment) initially rose in support of the amendment, stressing PFAS as a widespread public-health issue and the high capital costs communities face for treatment facilities.
After discussion and recognition of fiscal constraints and conference committee prospects, the floor withdrew the amendment. "With great enthusiasm for this bond bill, I respectfully withdraw this amendment," the member who moved it stated on the record. The clerk recorded the withdrawal and the amendment was removed from consideration.
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