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H.R. 7931

Referred to Committee

PIRCS Act

Introduced 8/4/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

8/4/2020 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 8/4/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and development

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

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2
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Sponsor

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

Democrat • PA-6

Sponsored 8/4/2020

Cosponsors (3)

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

D-PA-4

Joined 8/4/2020

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Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

R-CO-5

Joined 8/4/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

August 4, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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Introduced in House8/4/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3