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Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

Introduced: July 11, 2022 Introduced by: Fletcher, Lizzie Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 27, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 26, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 26, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 62 (Roll no. 389). (text: CR H7092-7093)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7289.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7142-7143)
Jul 26, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7092-7095)
Jul 13, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
Jul 13, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-406.
May 17, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 30, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 30, 2022
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 26, 2022 House · vote #389 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 359–62 See who voted →
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Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to complete various studies and reports related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.

Specifically, the bill requires the EPA to enter into an agreement with NASEM to (1) study and report on research and knowledge gaps identified by the Federal Government Human Health PFAS Research Workshop (October 26 and 27, 2020); and (2) identify research and development needed to identify, categorize, evaluate, and address individual or total PFAS. Additionally, the EPA and other relevant federal agencies must enter into an agreement with NASEM to submit a study and report to better understand the research and development needed to better understand the extent and implications of human and environmental contamination by PFAS and any management and treatment options.

After NASEM submits the required reports, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy must submit an implementation plan to Congress for increased collaboration and coordination of federal PFAS research, development, and demonstration activities.

What's happening now July 27, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 2 Republican 1
Gallagher, Mike
· Jul 11, 2022
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 7, 2022
Kildee, Daniel
· Jul 7, 2022
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · May 17, 2022
Posey, Bill
· May 17, 2022
 D
Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · May 17, 2022
Meijer, Peter
· Mar 30, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7289: Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7289/
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