Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2102
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VET PFAS Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 4, 2019
Overview
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Introduced
Apr 4, 2019
Latest Action
Apr 29, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2102
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or VET PFAS Act

This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished for specified conditions to veterans and reservists who were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) while serving on military installations. Family members of veterans and reservists 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 and reservists 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.

Text (1)
April 4, 2019
Actions (4)
04/29/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/29/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
04/04/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/04/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:19 PM