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H.R. 7289: Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

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H.R. 7289: Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

117th Congress · introduced 2022-03-30 · Environmental Protection · Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2022-03-30 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 389 (2022): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, HR7289 (2022-07-26), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

Plain summary

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.

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Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] · 7 cosponsors

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Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Haley M. Stevens (D-MI), Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] reported raising $1.8 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Record fed-us-cong117-hr7289 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117