H.R. 7931 116th Congress House

PIRCS Act

Official title: To direct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish an interagency working group to coordinate Federal activities to advance res… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish an interagency working group to coordinate Federal activities to advance research and development needed to address PFAS.

Introduced: August 4, 2020 Introduced by: Chrissy Houlahan Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov

Science, Technology, Communications Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive Office of the President

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Executive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and development

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Aug 4, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Aug 4, 2020

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Latest action August 4, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PFAS Interagency Research Coordination Strategy Act or the PIRCS Act

This bill 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.

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