Provide medical screenings and benefits to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals in firefighting foam.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with VET PFAS Act?
The VET PFAS Act, known as H.R. 3639, has been in the House Subcommittee on Health since June 5, 2025. The subcommittee members must act next to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by VET PFAS Act (H.R. 3639 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 4249 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4249 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Lawler (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.