H.R. 5571 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Sep 26, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicare covers PFAS testing at no cost
PFAS are man-made chemicals found in products like nonstick cookware and weatherproof clothing that may harm human health. This bill would require Medicare to cover testing for PFAS with no out-of-pocket costs to patients.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare, you could get tested for PFAS exposure without paying for the test yourself. This matters because PFAS is widespread in everyday products and the environment, so access to testing could help identify exposure.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 26, 2025)
Expanding Seniors' Access to PFAS Testing Act
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with no cost-sharing. (PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.)
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5571
A BILL
Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act
Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) · Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 26, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”