US Congress House Bill 7931 (Prior Session Legislation)

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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]

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.

PFAS Interagency Research Coordination Strategy Act PIRCS Act

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan [D-PA]

Rep. Madeleine Dean [D-PA]

Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO]

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-08-04	House	Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2020-08-04	House	Introduced in House

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.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7931/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7931/BILLS-116hr7931ih.pdf