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H.R.7289: Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 30, 2022
- Latest Major Action July 27, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - July 27, 2022
- Engrossed in House - July 26, 2022
- Reported in House - July 13, 2022
- Introduced in House - March 30, 2022
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 27, 2022 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| July 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).
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| July 26, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| July 26, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| July 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)
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| July 26, 2022 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7142-7143)
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| July 26, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7092-7095)
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| July 26, 2022 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 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.
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| July 26, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7289.
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| July 26, 2022 |
Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| July 13, 2022 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
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| July 13, 2022 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-406.
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| May 17, 2022 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| May 17, 2022 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 30, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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| March 30, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas) |