Improve medical care and health monitoring for people exposed to PFAS chemicals.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026?
The Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026 is currently stalled in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Members of these committees must act to schedule a vote for the bills to move forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote. No action has occurred on these bills since January 7, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026 (H.R. 6977 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since January 2026
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6674 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6674 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4774 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4774 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Maxine Dexter (D-OR)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
