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Mandatory PFAS Exposure Testing and Documentation for Military Personnel and Families.

This law mandates that the Department of Defense must include an assessment of exposure to harmful PFAS chemicals during routine health evaluations for service members. If potential exposure is confirmed, the DoD must provide free blood testing. The provisions also extend the right to free blood testing to former service members and their families who lived near contaminated military installations.
Key points
All periodic, separation, and deployment health assessments for service members must now include an evaluation of PFAS exposure risk if stationed at identified contaminated locations.
Service members, veterans, and their families who lived in contaminated areas are entitled to free blood testing to document PFAS exposure.
The DoD must establish a registry of exposed individuals and share this data with the Department of Veterans Affairs to streamline future benefits claims.
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Print number: 118_S_1360
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1360.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All periodic, separation, and deployment health assessments for service members must now include an evaluation of PFAS exposure risk if stationed at identified contaminated locations.
  • Service members, veterans, and their families who lived in contaminated areas are entitled to free blood testing to document PFAS exposure.
  • The DoD must establish a registry of exposed individuals and share this data with the Department of Veterans Affairs to streamline future benefits claims.
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. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

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 2025-12-26.

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