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- The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) extends the Pentagon's use of firefighting foam with PFAS to 2028, delaying the prior phaseout.
- Environmental analyst Jared Hayes warns the bill permits purchase of a toxic product previously banned near bases.
- However, the NDAA also provides expedited cleanup and access to clean water for affected households.
- The act thus mixes continued PFAS use with remediation efforts, shaping a mixed policy approach.
