118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4249 — VET PFAS Act

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans and dependents who were stationed at military installations at which the veterans and dependents were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain veterans who were stationed at military installations at which the veterans were exposed to such substances, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Jun 21, 2023

Last action Aug 8, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Jun 21, 2023

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Referred

Aug 8, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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 fam...

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Aug 8, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jun 21, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 21, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.