H.R. 5571 · 119th Congress · House

Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

Active· Introduced in House
Introduced
Sep 26, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

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.)

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 26, 2025•House floor actions

    Referred 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.

  2. SEP 26, 2025•Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Ways and Means Committee

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Referred: Sep 26, 2025

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Sep 26, 2025

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