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This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish an office dedicated to engaging with communities affected by PFAS contamination at military installations and former military sites. The new Office for Engagement with Communities Impacted by PFAS Contamination will coordinate with military departments to provide information and support to affected residents and work on remediation efforts. The bill also creates a program offering technical assistance and grants to communities and individuals potentially exposed to PFAS, helping them understand contamination testing, remediation documents, and participate in cleanup decisions, though grant funds cannot be used for lobbying or legal challenges against the Defense Department. Additionally, the bill requires the Pentagon to improve data sharing on water testing with state agencies and local advisory boards, submit annual budget reports consolidating all PFAS-related spending, and directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct independent assessments of the Pentagon's testing and remediation efforts every five years to ensure progress and cost-effectiveness.

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