119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5571Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide no-cost coverage for PFAS testing under the Medicare program.

Health
Introduced Sep 26, 2025
Last action Sep 26, 2025
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Sep 26, 2025
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.)

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
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.
Sep 26, 2025
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.