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PIRCS Act

USA116th CongressHR-7931| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2020
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Aug 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • August 4, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 4, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and development

PIRCS Act

USA116th CongressHR-7931| House 
| Updated: 8/4/2020
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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Timeline
Aug 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • August 4, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 4, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and development