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VET PFAS Act

USA119th CongressHR-3639| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (23)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act," or VET PFAS Act , seeks to provide comprehensive support for veterans and their families exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations. Beginning 90 days after enactment, it makes veterans who served at such installations eligible for hospital care and medical services for specific diseases, even if there is insufficient medical evidence directly linking the condition to their service. For exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), covered conditions include diagnosed high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, testicular cancer, kidney cancer, and pregnancy-induced hypertension, while other PFAS-related conditions will be determined by a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) study. The bill extends eligibility for hospital care and medical services to family members of exposed veterans, including those who were in utero, provided they resided at a covered military installation. This care is subject to appropriations and other limitations, such as exhausting third-party claims. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a presumption of service connection for veterans who served at military installations where they were exposed to PFAS, covering the same specified diseases and conditions. This presumption means that these conditions are considered to have been incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, even without a record of the disease during service. Importantly, service by members of the reserve components at these installations is treated as active duty for both healthcare eligibility and service connection purposes. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is also required to submit annual reports to Congress for three years, detailing the care and services provided, including the number of individuals served, conditions treated, and any denials.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2102
VET PFAS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4249
VET PFAS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7089
VET PFAS Act
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2102
    VET PFAS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4249
    VET PFAS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7089
    VET PFAS Act


  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

VET PFAS Act

USA119th CongressHR-3639| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
The "Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act," or VET PFAS Act , seeks to provide comprehensive support for veterans and their families exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations. Beginning 90 days after enactment, it makes veterans who served at such installations eligible for hospital care and medical services for specific diseases, even if there is insufficient medical evidence directly linking the condition to their service. For exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), covered conditions include diagnosed high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, testicular cancer, kidney cancer, and pregnancy-induced hypertension, while other PFAS-related conditions will be determined by a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) study. The bill extends eligibility for hospital care and medical services to family members of exposed veterans, including those who were in utero, provided they resided at a covered military installation. This care is subject to appropriations and other limitations, such as exhausting third-party claims. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a presumption of service connection for veterans who served at military installations where they were exposed to PFAS, covering the same specified diseases and conditions. This presumption means that these conditions are considered to have been incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, even without a record of the disease during service. Importantly, service by members of the reserve components at these installations is treated as active duty for both healthcare eligibility and service connection purposes. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is also required to submit annual reports to Congress for three years, detailing the care and services provided, including the number of individuals served, conditions treated, and any denials.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2102
VET PFAS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4249
VET PFAS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7089
VET PFAS Act
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2102
    VET PFAS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4249
    VET PFAS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7089
    VET PFAS Act


  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (23)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted