Search Results: keywords:"pfas trust fund"

  • S. 4013 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
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    S. 4013 proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act to establish the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program. This program aims to compensate firefighters who suffer health issues due to exposure to PFAS, chemicals often found in firefighting gear. The bill also...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help firefighters who get sick because of certain chemicals in their gear, by giving them some money to help with their health problems. It plans to get this money by taxing companies that make these chemicals and putting the money in a special fund.

  • H. R. 7788 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,880

    H.R. 7788 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program. This program is designed to provide financial compensation for firefighters who experience health conditions related to PFAS exposure, such as certain types of...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is about helping firefighters who got sick from dangerous chemicals called PFAS by giving them money to cover their health costs. It plans to collect money by taxing products with PFAS and uses it to make sure affected firefighters are taken care of.