H.R. 7289 · 117th Congress

Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

Introduced on Mar 30, 2022 by Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-7). 7 cosponsors, 4 of them from another party. Latest action (Jul 27, 2022): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 30, 2022
Cosponsors
7
4 from the other party
Policy area
Environmental Protection
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To provide for the National Academies to study and report on a Federal research agenda to advance the understanding of PFAS, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Animal and plant health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental health
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Product safety and quality
  • Research administration and funding
  • Research and development

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jul 26, 2022). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Lizzie FletcherD-TX-7Sponsor

Democrats · 3

Republicans · 4

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Jul 26, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 359–62

History

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  1. Mar 30, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Mar 30, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Mar 30, 2022 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  4. May 17, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. May 17, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  6. Jul 13, 2022Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-406.
  7. Jul 13, 2022 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-406.
  8. Jul 13, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
  9. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseMr. Beyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7092-7095)
  11. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7289.
  12. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseAt 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.
  13. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7142-7143)
  14. Jul 26, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: 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)House · Roll call 389
  15. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 389
  16. Jul 26, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  17. Jul 27, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.