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Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

USA118th CongressHR-4917| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expanding Seniors' Access to PFAS Testing Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with no cost-sharing. (PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.)
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 26, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • July 26, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

AgingHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

USA118th CongressHR-4917| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Expanding Seniors' Access to PFAS Testing Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with no cost-sharing. (PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.)
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 26, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • July 26, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare