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Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-6977| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
Maxine Dexter

Maxine Dexter

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Michael Lawler (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine , or another appropriate entity, to periodically assess the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measurable in human tissues. The agreement requires the formulation of clinical recommendations based on these assessments. The initial assessment and recommendations must be completed within two years of the agreement, with updates occurring every five years or more frequently if deemed necessary by the Director based on scientific advancements. Importantly, the National Academies or designated entity must engage with PFAS-exposed communities to gather input on their experiences. Following these assessments and recommendations, the ATSDR Director is mandated to issue and disseminate up-to-date clinical guidance on addressing PFAS health effects. This guidance must be posted on the ATSDR public website and distributed to State and local public health authorities and relevant healthcare professionals. The initial guidance is due within five years of the agreement's entry, with subsequent updates and dissemination occurring every five years or more frequently as scientific understanding evolves.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6674
Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2023
Jan 8, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3598
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6674
    Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2023


  • January 8, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3598
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-3598: Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026

Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-6977| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
This bill directs the Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine , or another appropriate entity, to periodically assess the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measurable in human tissues. The agreement requires the formulation of clinical recommendations based on these assessments. The initial assessment and recommendations must be completed within two years of the agreement, with updates occurring every five years or more frequently if deemed necessary by the Director based on scientific advancements. Importantly, the National Academies or designated entity must engage with PFAS-exposed communities to gather input on their experiences. Following these assessments and recommendations, the ATSDR Director is mandated to issue and disseminate up-to-date clinical guidance on addressing PFAS health effects. This guidance must be posted on the ATSDR public website and distributed to State and local public health authorities and relevant healthcare professionals. The initial guidance is due within five years of the agreement's entry, with subsequent updates and dissemination occurring every five years or more frequently as scientific understanding evolves.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6674
Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2023
Jan 8, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3598
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6674
    Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2023


  • January 8, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3598
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Maxine Dexter

Maxine Dexter

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Michael Lawler (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3598: Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted