119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
H.R. 10462In Committee
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren (D-FL)1 cosponsorIntroduced Sep 16, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 10462 establishes a Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program to provide benefits to firefighters who suffer health injuries from exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are chemicals commonly found in firefighting foams. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to create this compensation mechanism, though the specific eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and program administration details are not available in the provided information. Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) introduced the bill, which was referred to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Budget.
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Sep 16
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, 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 16
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, 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 16
7d ago
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, 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 16
7d ago
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Introduced in House
Sep 16
7d ago
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Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, 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 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, 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 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, 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 16
Introduced in House
Sep 16
Introduced in House
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Larson, John B.CT-01
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