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Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7243
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.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 7243
Bill HR 7243 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7243 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7243's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of June 19, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7243
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7243
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental health
- Environmental technology
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Research administration and funding
- Water quality
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7243
Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act
To require the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to develop an inventory and carry out research with respect to PFAS, and for other purposes.
Identifying PFAS at Water Infrastructure Sites Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7243
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