https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/forever-chemicals-pfas-exposure-bill/
PATTY NIEBERG
PUBLISHED JUN 4, 2025 8:00 AM EDT
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3639/text
H.R.3639 - VET PFAS Act
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Comment: AI explanation:
Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act
The Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act) is a bill aimed at providing health care and disability compensation to veterans and their families who were exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations. The bill was introduced by Congressmen Dan Kildee (D-MI-05) and Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2) alongside U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on July 13, 2023.
Under the VET PFAS Act, veterans and their families who were stationed at military installations contaminated with PFAS would be eligible for hospital care and medical services, even if there is insufficient medical evidence to conclusively link their conditions to service exposure. The bill also establishes a presumption of service connection for certain conditions in veterans who served at a military installation where individuals were exposed to PFAS, making it easier for veterans to receive disability compensation.
The bill aims to address the health impacts of PFAS exposure, which have been linked to various health conditions, including cancers, thyroid disorders, and reproductive problems.36 It reflects growing recognition of the long-term health consequences of chemical exposure on service members and their families.
The VET PFAS Act is part of broader legislative efforts, such as the Honoring Our PACT Act, to address toxic exposures as a cost of military service.38 Advocacy groups like The Downs Law Group and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) support the bill, emphasizing its importance in providing justice for veterans and their families affected by toxic exposure.
As of the latest update, the bill is still under consideration in Congress, and its passage would significantly impact veterans by ensuring they receive necessary medical care and disability compensation for PFAS-related health conditions.
