US HB7348 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on June 25 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-25 - 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 June 25 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-25 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pending: House Science, Space, And Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires various studies and reports on the exposure, hazards, and management of 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. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a two-phase study and report on the research and development needed to advance human exposure estimation and toxicity hazard estimation of individual or total PFAS. The bill also requires the EPA to jointly enter into an agreement with NASEM to conduct a study and submit a report on the research and development needed to advance the understanding of the extent and implications of environmental contamination by PFAS, how to manage and treat such contamination, and the development of safe alternatives. Finally, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy must submit an implementation plan for federal PFAS research, development, and demonstration activities, taking into account the recommendations of the NASEM reports.
Title
Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act
Sponsors
Rep. Elizabeth Fletcher [D-TX] | Rep. Elissa Slotkin [D-MI] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-06-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
2020-06-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Animal and plant health
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental protection
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Product safety and quality
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Congressional oversight
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental protection
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Product safety and quality
Research administration and funding
Research and development
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7348/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7348/BILLS-116hr7348ih.pdf |