HR 4917
118th Congress
House
Health
Aging
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act
Introduced: July 26, 2023
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 26, 2023
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.
Jul 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.)
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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