What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 7788.
Firefighter PFAS Compensation Program and New Excise Taxes on PFAS Products.
This Act establishes a compensation program for firefighters suffering from illnesses linked to PFAS exposure during their service. The program operates on a no-fault basis, simplifying the process for eligible claimants to receive financial benefits. Funding for this compensation will be generated through new excise taxes imposed on the sale of PFAS-containing products and on certain PFAS-related litigation settlements.
Key points
Compensation Program: Firefighters with at least two years of service who suffer from a PFAS-related health condition (including specific cancers and thyroid diseases) are eligible to file a claim.
Award Amounts: Base compensation is $250,000 for cancer and $50,000 for non-cancer conditions, multiplied by a service modifier (up to 4x) based on years of service.
Funding Mechanism: New 10% excise taxes are introduced on the sale of PFAS-containing products (including firefighter gear) and on payments from qualifying PFAS litigation awards (excluding personal injury claims).
No-Fault Review: The program assumes that a firefighter's PFAS-related health condition was caused by exposure during firefighting activities, streamlining claim review and excluding considerations of negligence.
Payment Limitations: Compensation is limited to one cancer and one non-cancer condition per firefighter. Payments may be prorated if the Trust Fund lacks sufficient funding, with delayed amounts paid later with 6% annual interest.
Status:
Expired
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