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VET PFAS Act

USA116th CongressS-1023| Senate 
| Updated: 4/3/2019
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2102
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 3, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 3, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 29, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2102
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2102: VET 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 CongressS-1023| Senate 
| Updated: 4/3/2019
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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 29, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2102
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • April 3, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 3, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 29, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2102
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2102: VET 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