# Congress Introduces Firefighter PFAS Compensation Act

On September 24, 2026, Representatives Darren Soto, Brendan Boyle, and John Larson and Senator Cory Booker introduced H.R. 10462, the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026. The proposed bill would direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a compensation program for eligible firefighters and families affected by PFAS-related illness or death. Eligibility would require at least two years of service and evidence of injury, and HHS would have 120 days to review each claim. The measure is proposed legislation, not an enacted program or procurement solicitation; the signal specifies no contract, funding amount, or acquisition requirement.

- HHS contractors could face future claims-administration, case-review, information-system, or claimant-support needs if the bill becomes law, but none are currently identified as procurements.
- Procurement teams and contractors should distinguish the proposed program from an active business opportunity; the signal provides no solicitation, award, or proposal deadline.
- The proposed 120-day claim-review period describes HHS’s prospective administrative responsibility, not a contractor response or acquisition timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare, Public Safety
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- U.S. Congress

### Key Quotes
> I’m proud to introduce the PFAS Injury Compensation Act alongside Reps. Boyle and Larson and Senator Booker to create a program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will address these issues and provide the compensation that affected families deserve.
> — Darren Soto, U.S. Representative

> This legislation recognizes the sacrifices firefighters make throughout their years of service and the health consequences that can follow them long after that service.
> — Andre McShan, President of the Firefighter Health Coalition

### Sources
- [Soto, Boyle, Larson, Booker Introduce Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026 to Compensate Firefighter Families Impacted by PFAS-Related Illnesses | Congressman Darren Soto](https://soto.house.gov/media/press-releases/soto-boyle-larson-booker-introduce-firefighter-pfas-injury-compensation-act) - SOTO