House Bill 7243
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7243
Congress
116
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act
This bill requires the Army Corps of Engineers to develop innovative technologies and methodologies for detecting and cleaning up perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances associated with federal facilities and, to the maximum extent practicable, support other federal agencies' efforts to address such substances. (Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl are chemicals that can accumulate in the human body and cause health problems.)
June 18, 2020
06/19/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
06/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:53 PM