This bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Cory Booker and was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance on September 16, 2026. No full text or further details are publicly available.
The bill's title says it would create a federal program to compensate firefighters for injuries tied to PFAS. Exact details such as who is eligible, what injuries are covered, how to apply, and what benefits would be paid are not publicly available.
No publicly available information on estimated costs, funding sources, or expected budgetary effects. The bill was referred to the Senate Finance Committee, which typically reviews financial and budgetary aspects.
No publicly available information on supporters' stated reasons or arguments in favor of the bill beyond the bill's title and sponsor.
No publicly available information on opponents' stated reasons or objections to the bill.