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Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act

USA116th CongressHR-7243| House 
| Updated: 6/19/2020
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act This bill requires the Army Corps of Engineers to develop innovative technologies and methodologies for detecting and cleaning up perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances associated with federal facilities and, to the maximum extent practicable, support other federal agencies' efforts to address such substances. (Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl are chemicals that can accumulate in the human body and cause health problems.)
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 19, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • June 18, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • June 18, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • June 19, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesResearch administration and fundingWater qualityWater use and supply

Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act

USA116th CongressHR-7243| House 
| Updated: 6/19/2020
Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act This bill requires the Army Corps of Engineers to develop innovative technologies and methodologies for detecting and cleaning up perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances associated with federal facilities and, to the maximum extent practicable, support other federal agencies' efforts to address such substances. (Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl are chemicals that can accumulate in the human body and cause health problems.)
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 19, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • June 18, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • June 18, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • June 19, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Water Resources Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesResearch administration and fundingWater qualityWater use and supply