H.R. 705 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS.

H.R. 705 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to create a compensation fund specifically for military firefighters who have been exposed to harmful chemicals known as PFAS, which can lead to serious health issues. The fund aims to provide timely and fair compensation to both current and former military firefighters, as well as their survivors, for illnesses related to their work. Key provisions of the legislation include the establishment of the "Military Firefighters Compensation Fund" within two years of the law being enacted.