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VET PFAS Act

USA116th CongressHR-2102| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2019
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (22)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or VET PFAS Act This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished for specified conditions to veterans and reservists who were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) while serving on military installations. Family members of veterans and reservists who resided at these military installations are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans and reservists who were exposed to such substances. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
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Timeline
Apr 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 4, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-1023: VET PFAS Act
  • HR 116-7687: Protecting Firefighters from PFAS Act
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and paralysisHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHospital careMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

VET PFAS Act

USA116th CongressHR-2102| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2019
Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or VET PFAS Act This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished for specified conditions to veterans and reservists who were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) while serving on military installations. Family members of veterans and reservists who resided at these military installations are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans and reservists who were exposed to such substances. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
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Timeline
Apr 3, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 3, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 4, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (22)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-1023: VET PFAS Act
  • HR 116-7687: Protecting Firefighters from PFAS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and paralysisHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHospital careMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation