VET PFAS Act

Hozzl · 2025-06-26T08:06:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3639 VET PFAS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/26/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3639

H.R. 3639, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 29, 2025, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to provide hospital care and medical services to veterans and dependents who were stationed at military installations exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The bill proposes a presumption of service connection for certain veterans exposed to these substances at military installations.

Congressional Summary of HR 3639

Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or the VET PFAS Act

This bill provides eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital care and medical services to veterans and their family members (including those in utero) who have specified conditions and resided at a military installation where individuals were exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

Hospital care and medical services may not be furnished for a condition that is found to have resulted from a cause other than the exposure to PFAS at a military installation.

The VA may provide reimbursement for hospital care or medical services provided to a family member only after the family member or provider has exhausted all claims and remedies otherwise available for payment of such care.

For disability compensation purposes, the bill establishes a presumption of service-connection for specified conditions in veterans who served at a military installation at which individuals were exposed to PFAS. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3639

Bill HR 3639 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 29, 2025. Bill HR 3639 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 29, 2025. Bill HR 3639's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 29, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3639

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3639

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans and dependents who were stationed at military installations at which the veterans and dependents were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain veterans who were stationed at military installations at which the veterans were exposed to such substances, and for other purposes.