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H.R. 7866

Referred to Committee

PFAS Free Foam Research and Development Act

Introduced 7/30/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

7/30/2020 • House

Summary

PFAS Free Foam Research and Development Act

This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to award grants and carry out other activities to promote and advance the research and development of alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.

Introduced in House • 7/30/2020

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Topics & Subjects

ChemistryCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthFiresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentResearch administration and funding

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

Democrat • PA-4

Sponsored 7/30/2020

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]

R-WI-8

Joined 7/30/2020

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Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]

D-NJ-3

Joined 7/30/2020

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Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]

D-MI-5

Joined 7/30/2020

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Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

D-PA-6

Joined 7/30/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 30, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House7/30/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors4