PFAS Exposure Assessment and Documentation Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to assess potential exposure to PFAS chemicals (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) during routine health exams, separation physicals, and deployment evaluations for active-duty military members. If an assessment indicates possible exposure, the military must provide blood testing to document it, with results added to the service member's health record. The bill also creates a registry for service members with PFAS exposure, mandates sharing this data with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and allows former members and their families living near affected bases to access free blood testing through TRICARE or vouchers. It directly affects current and former military personnel and their families who lived at locations with known or suspected PFAS contamination.
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Aug 2023
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Introduced Aug 22, 2023
Last action Aug 22, 2023
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Aug 22, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Aug 22, 2023
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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