119th Congress
H.R. 5571
Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Debbie Dingell(D-MI)
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on Ways and Means
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Added later (1)
- Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) · Nov 21, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.)
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 26, 2025 · House
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. - Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House