Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2024
This bill requires the government to create and regularly update clinical guidance for treating health issues linked to PFAS chemicals (known as "forever chemicals"). It mandates a two-year initial assessment by scientific experts on PFAS health effects measurable in people, followed by updates every five years, with input from communities exposed to PFAS. The guidance must be published online and shared with healthcare providers and public health agencies. This directly affects patients exposed to PFAS and the healthcare system providing their care.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 25, 2024
Last action Jul 25, 2024
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Jul 25, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Jul 25, 2024
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
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Susan M. Collins
RRepublican
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