Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5571
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-26: 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-01-15T22:51:22Z
Official 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.)
Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-26: 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.
- 2025-09-26: 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.
- 2025-09-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act — issued 2025-09-26 — PDF (3 pages)