In CommitteeFiled Jan 8, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 8, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the ATSDR director to contract with the National Academies (or a similar body) to assess PFAS health impacts and create clinical recommendations. It requires new guidance to be issued within five years and updated at least every five years, with input from affected communities. The goal is to give doctors and public‑health officials current information to better treat people exposed to PFAS.
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