Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

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.)

Other titles

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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

Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 5571·House·Bill·Health

Rep. Debbie Dingell(Democratic-Michigan-6)·

Sep 26, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Sep 26, 2025

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.

Sep 26, 2025

Documents

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Bill text

Sep 26, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Sep 26, 2025Introduced in House