PIRCS Act
Latest action · Aug 4, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedAug 4, 2020
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Aug 4, 2020.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Original | Aug 4, 2020 |
| R-CO | Doug Lamborn | Original | Aug 4, 2020 |
| D-PA | Madeleine Dean | Original | Aug 4, 2020 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 4, 2020Introduced in House
- Aug 4, 2020Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 6395 | William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 | Related bill | Jan 2, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental health
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Executive Office of the President
- Government studies and investigations
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Intergovernmental relations
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Science, Technology, Communications
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Aug 4, 2020Introduced in House
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