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Medical Care and Benefits for Veterans and Families Exposed to PFAS

This act aims to provide medical care and benefits for veterans and their families who were exposed to harmful PFAS substances at military installations. This means these individuals can more easily access healthcare and financial support, even if there's no direct evidence linking their illness to service.
Key points
Veterans and their families who resided at military bases contaminated with PFAS will gain access to hospital care and medical services.
The act presumes certain diseases (e.g., high cholesterol, kidney cancer, thyroid disease) in veterans exposed to PFAS are service-connected, simplifying benefit claims.
Family members of veterans, including children born after their mother's exposure, will also be eligible for healthcare due to PFAS-related conditions.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will annually report on the number of individuals receiving these benefits and reasons for any denials.
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Print number: 117_S_3851
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2022-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VET PFAS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3851.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans and their families who resided at military bases contaminated with PFAS will gain access to hospital care and medical services.
  • The act presumes certain diseases (e.g., high cholesterol, kidney cancer, thyroid disease) in veterans exposed to PFAS are service-connected, simplifying benefit claims.
  • Family members of veterans, including children born after their mother's exposure, will also be eligible for healthcare due to PFAS-related conditions.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will annually report on the number of individuals receiving these benefits and reasons for any denials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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