[CPEO-MEF] PFAS, VETERANS: "‘Vet PFAS Act’ Would Provide Healthcare to Veterans with Conditions Linked to PFAS Exposure"

[Lenny Siegel <Lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Press Release
Office of Rep. Josh Riley
May 30, 2025


RILEY DEMANDS HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR VETERANS EXPOSED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS
‘Vet PFAS Act’ Would Provide Healthcare to Veterans with Conditions Linked to PFAS Exposure

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) joined Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act), legislation that would guarantee access to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare for veterans exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military installations.

PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are synthetic substances found in firefighting foam, military gear, and industrial waste. Long-term exposure has been linked to serious health conditions including cancer, hormone disruption, liver damage, thyroid dysfunction, reproductive issues, and reduced vaccine efficacy.

“We have over 30,000 veterans in Upstate New York who answered the call to serve our nation and protect our freedoms. We owe them more than just our thanks; we owe them the care they deserve,” said Rep. Josh Riley. “Any veteran who was exposed to toxic chemicals at a U.S. military base should get healthcare access upon returning home. That is common sense. The VET PFAS Act is about stepping up and ensuring these servicemembers and veterans finally get the healthcare and benefits they’ve earned—without any further delay.”

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For the entire article, see
https://riley.house.gov/media/press-releases/riley-demands-healthcare-access-veterans-exposed-toxic-chemicals

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director
Center for Public Environmental Oversight
A project of the Pacific Studies Center
LSiegel@cpeo.org
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Author: DISTURBING THE WAR: The Inside Story of the Movement to Get Stanford University out of Southeast Asia - 1965–1975 (See http://a3mreunion.org)




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