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

HR 6946 establishes a Military Firefighters Compensation Fund to provide timely compensation for current and former military firefighters (including contractors) who develop illnesses due to PFAS exposure during their duties. The bill presumes PFAS exposure occurred if the firefighter worked at a military installation or National Guard facility during periods when PFAS was present, unless contradicted by substantial evidence. Survivors of affected firefighters - such as spouses, children, parents, or other relatives - receive compensation based on specific family relationships outlined in the bill. This fund, authorized for necessary funding, directly supports firefighters and their families impacted by PFAS-linked health issues.