Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act
- Introduced Jul 26
- Committee Jul 26
- Passed House Next
- Passed Senate Not yet
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Jul 26, 2023Next: House vote
680d ago Dec 17, 2024: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Summary
Expanding Seniors' Access to PFAS Testing Act
Full summary1 paragraphs
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.)
Library of Congress summary, Jul 26, 2023
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2023
Actions
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.Dec 17, 2024
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.Jul 28, 2023
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJul 26, 2023
- HouseReferred 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.Jul 26, 2023
Bill record
Text versions1
- Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- House Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To Jul 26, 2023
- Subcommittee: Health SubcommitteeReferred to
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To Jul 26, 2023
- Subcommittee: Health SubcommitteeReferred to
Sponsor and cosponsors7 cosponsors
- Rep. Daniel Kildee (D-MI-8)Sponsor, Jul 26, 2023
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)OriginalJoined Jul 26, 2023
- Nancy Mace (R-SC-1)OriginalJoined Jul 26, 2023
- WILLIAM PASCRELL (D-NJ-9)OriginalJoined Jul 26, 2023
- Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)Joined Aug 1, 2023
- Bill Posey (R-FL-8)Joined Sep 26, 2023
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-7)Joined Sep 26, 2023
- James Moylan (R-GU)Joined Mar 29, 2024
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
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Titles2
Short titles
- Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Official titles
- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide no-cost coverage for PFAS testing under the Medicare program.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects7
Policy area
Legislative subjects
AgingHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare
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