HOUSE 4917118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

Last Action: 12/17/2024

Actions

2024-12-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2023-07-28Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2023-07-26Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-07-26Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-07-26Introduced in House
2023-07-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-07-26 (00)

Expanding Seniors' Access to PFAS Testing Act

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with no cost-sharing. (PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.)

Cosponsors (7)

Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
WILLIAM PASCRELL (D-NJ)
Nancy Mace (R-SC)
Chris Pappas (D-NH)
Bill Posey (R-FL)
Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
James Moylan (R-GU)

Subjects

Aging
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare

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