US HB4249 | 2023-2024 | 118th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 38-4)
Status: Introduced on June 21 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-08-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 21 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-08-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
VET PFAS Act Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-08 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2023-06-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2023-06-21 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2294 (Related) 2023-07-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4249/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4249/BILLS-118hr4249ih.pdf |
