This bill would change the Public Health Service Act to create the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program. It was introduced in the House on September 16, 2026, by Representatives Darren Soto and John Larson. It has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on the Budget for further consideration.
The full bill text and detailed provisions are not publicly available. No publicly available information on who would qualify, what injuries or conditions would be covered, how compensation would be calculated, or which agency would run the program.
If enacted, the measure would establish a federal program aimed at compensating firefighters for injuries tied to PFAS exposure. Specific eligibility rules, application steps, timelines, and benefit amounts are not publicly available.
No publicly available information on estimated costs, funding sources, or budgetary impact. The bill has been referred to the Budget Committee, which typically reviews fiscal effects.
No publicly available information on sponsors' or supporters' detailed statements about the bill beyond the sponsor names: Darren Soto and John Larson.
No publicly available information on opponents' statements, objections, or critiques of the bill.