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Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

USA117th CongressHR-7289| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2022
Lizzie Fletcher

Lizzie Fletcher

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7348
Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act
Mar 30, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
May 17, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4492
Introduced in Senate
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.
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 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7289.
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 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7142-7143)
Jul 27, 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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Jul 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7348
    Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act


  • March 30, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • May 17, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 17, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 23, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4492
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.


  • July 13, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-406.


  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7092-7095)


  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7289.


  • 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.


  • July 27, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7142-7143)


  • July 27, 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)
    View Vote


  • July 27, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 27, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-4492: Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and qualityResearch administration and fundingResearch and development

Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

USA117th CongressHR-7289| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7348
Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act
Mar 30, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
May 17, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4492
Introduced in Senate
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.
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 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7289.
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 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7142-7143)
Jul 27, 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)
View Vote
Jul 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7348
    Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act


  • March 30, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • May 17, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 17, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 23, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4492
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.


  • July 13, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-406.


  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7092-7095)


  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7289.


  • 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.


  • July 27, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7142-7143)


  • July 27, 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)
    View Vote


  • July 27, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 27, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Lizzie Fletcher

Lizzie Fletcher

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-4492: Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and qualityResearch administration and fundingResearch and development