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VET PFAS Act

USA117th CongressS-3851| Senate 
| Updated: 3/16/2022
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 the VET PFAS Act This bill provides eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital care and medical services to veterans and their family members (including those in utero) who have specified conditions and resided at a military installation where individuals were exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. Hospital care and medical services may not be furnished for a condition that is found to have resulted from a cause other than the exposure to PFAS at a military installation. The VA may provide reimbursement for hospital care or medical services provided to a family member only after the family member or provider has exhausted all claims and remedies otherwise available for payment of such care. For disability compensation purposes, the bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions in veterans who served at a military installation at which individuals were exposed to PFAS. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1023
VET PFAS Act
Mar 16, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 28, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7089
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1023
    VET PFAS Act


  • March 16, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 28, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7089
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7089: 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

USA117th CongressS-3851| Senate 
| Updated: 3/16/2022
Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or the VET PFAS Act This bill provides eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital care and medical services to veterans and their family members (including those in utero) who have specified conditions and resided at a military installation where individuals were exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. Hospital care and medical services may not be furnished for a condition that is found to have resulted from a cause other than the exposure to PFAS at a military installation. The VA may provide reimbursement for hospital care or medical services provided to a family member only after the family member or provider has exhausted all claims and remedies otherwise available for payment of such care. For disability compensation purposes, the bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions in veterans who served at a military installation at which individuals were exposed to PFAS. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1023
VET PFAS Act
Mar 16, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 28, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7089
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1023
    VET PFAS Act


  • March 16, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 28, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7089
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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 117-7089: 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