US HB7931 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on August 4 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pending: House Science, Space, And Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 4 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pending: House Science, Space, And Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the National Science and Technology Council to establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal activities to advance research and development needed to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The interagency working group shall (1) provide for interagency coordination of federally funded PFAS research and development, and (2) develop and update every two years a strategic plan for federal support for PFAS research and development.
Title
PFAS Interagency Research Coordination Strategy Act PIRCS Act
Sponsors
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA] | Rep. Madeleine Dean [D-PA] | Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-08-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
2020-08-04 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB6395 (Related) 2021-01-02 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HR1271 (Related) 2020-12-21 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1271 (Related) 2020-12-21 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Executive agency funding and structure
Executive Office of the President
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Intergovernmental relations
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science, technology, communications
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Executive agency funding and structure
Executive Office of the President
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Intergovernmental relations
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science, technology, communications
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7931/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7931/BILLS-116hr7931ih.pdf |