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Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3598| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It directs the Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine , or another appropriate entity, to assess PFAS health impacts and formulate clinical recommendations. The agreement requires an initial assessment and recommendations within two years, with updates every five years or more frequently based on scientific developments. This process also includes engaging with PFAS-exposed communities to incorporate their experiences regarding exposure, testing, and clinical follow-up. Based on these findings, the ATSDR Director must issue, post, and disseminate comprehensive clinical guidance to State and local public health authorities and healthcare professionals. The initial guidance is due within five years of the agreement, with subsequent updates and dissemination occurring every five years or as needed to reflect the latest scientific understanding.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4774
Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2024
Jan 8, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6977
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4774
    Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2024


  • January 8, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6977
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6977: Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026

Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3598| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
This legislation mandates the periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It directs the Director of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine , or another appropriate entity, to assess PFAS health impacts and formulate clinical recommendations. The agreement requires an initial assessment and recommendations within two years, with updates every five years or more frequently based on scientific developments. This process also includes engaging with PFAS-exposed communities to incorporate their experiences regarding exposure, testing, and clinical follow-up. Based on these findings, the ATSDR Director must issue, post, and disseminate comprehensive clinical guidance to State and local public health authorities and healthcare professionals. The initial guidance is due within five years of the agreement, with subsequent updates and dissemination occurring every five years or as needed to reflect the latest scientific understanding.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4774
Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2024
Jan 8, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6977
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4774
    Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2024


  • January 8, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6977
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6977: Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted