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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.

USA115th CongressHR-6993| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2018
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or the VET PFAS Act This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans who were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid, and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances while serving on military installations. Family members of veterans who resided at these military installations are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to such substances. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 28, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • September 28, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 28, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-3529: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were stationed at military installations at which they were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to provide for a presumption of service connection for those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for other purposes.
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and paralysisHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHospital careMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

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.

USA115th CongressHR-6993| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2018
Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or the VET PFAS Act This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans who were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid, and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances while serving on military installations. Family members of veterans who resided at these military installations are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to such substances. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 28, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • September 28, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 28, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-3529: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were stationed at military installations at which they were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to provide for a presumption of service connection for those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and paralysisHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHospital careMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation