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Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

USA117th CongressS-4492| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2022
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act This bill 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 National Science Foundation (NSF) 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 NSF and the Environmental Protection Agency 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.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7289
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • June 23, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7289
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Related Bills

  • HR 117-7289: Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

USA117th CongressS-4492| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2022
Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act This bill 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 National Science Foundation (NSF) 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 NSF and the Environmental Protection Agency 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.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7289
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • June 23, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7289
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7289: Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted