Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: Work to pass the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026.. Promised outcome: First responders suffering from PFAS-related illnesses receive compensation.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Official House press release from Rep. John B. Larson announcing introduction of the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026 during his federal House term representing Connecticut's 1st District.
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“In 2019, I saw firsthand the hazards PFAS chemicals pose to our communities and first responders when 50,000 gallons of firefighting foam spilled into the Farmington River in Windsor, Connecticut,” said Larson. “Since that disaster, I have worked to secure federal funding to clean up our water supply and reduce PFAS exposure—most notably for our firefighters who work tirelessly to keep us all safe. It is past time for the federal government to ensure first responders suffering because of these cancer-causing chemicals get the compensation they deserve. I urge all my colleagues to join us in passing this important bill.”
Larson urged colleagues to pass the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act so first responders harmed by PFAS-related illnesses can receive compensation.
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"Mr. Soto (for himself and Mr. Larson of Connecticut) introduced the following bill"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo records H.R. 10462 as introduced with Larson named in the House introduction, showing concrete legislative effort during the lookback window but not enactment.
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"Bill Version Introduced in House (IH)"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official GovInfo status remains the introduced-in-House version, with the last listed action being referral to House committees rather than passage or enactment.
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"for the purpose of providing compensation for physical injury or death suffered by firefighters"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The introduced bill text matches the commitment's substance by creating a compensation program for firefighters and families affected by PFAS-related health conditions.
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"announced the introduction of the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Larson's official House site announced the bill within the lookback window, corroborating public advocacy and effort to move the measure.
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"read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Senate companion was introduced and referred to committee, indicating bicameral activity, but still no enacted compensation program as of the refresh date.
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"Last Action Date Listed September 16, 2026"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo still lists the House bill's last action as September 16, 2026, supporting an unresolved status rather than enactment as of the refresh.
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"Mr. Soto (for himself and Mr. Larson of Connecticut) introduced the following bill"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The introduced House bill names Larson as part of the introduction, documenting concrete work toward the commitment during the lookback window.
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"for the purpose of providing compensation for physical injury or death suffered by firefighters in connection with PFAS-related health conditions"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official bill text matches the promise's substance by proposing compensation for firefighters and families affected by PFAS-related injury or death.
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"I urge all my colleagues to join us in passing this important bill."
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Soto's official release includes Larson's statement urging passage, showing continued advocacy after introduction but not completed delivery.
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"Mr. Booker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Senate companion was introduced and referred to committee, showing bicameral activity but no enactment of the compensation program.