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VET PFAS Act

USA118th CongressHR-4249| House 
| Updated: 8/8/2023
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (41)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, 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

HR 116-2102
VET PFAS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7089
VET PFAS Act
Jun 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2294
Introduced in Senate
Aug 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2102
    VET PFAS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7089
    VET PFAS Act


  • June 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2294
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-2294: 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

USA118th CongressHR-4249| House 
| Updated: 8/8/2023
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

HR 116-2102
VET PFAS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7089
VET PFAS Act
Jun 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2294
Introduced in Senate
Aug 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2102
    VET PFAS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7089
    VET PFAS Act


  • June 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2294
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (41)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-2294: 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