H.R. 7289Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

1 recorded action235 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Lizzie Fletcher [D-TX-07]
Cosponsors: 7 · 4 Republicans · 3 Democrats
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee
Latest action: Jul 27, 2022 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

IntroducedMar 30, 2022
Passed the HouseJul 26, 2022
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 7289 as passed House on Jul 26, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 389

House Jul 26, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

359 Yea 62 Nay 9 not voting

Crossed both parties 62 of 421 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat, 61 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic219 members

Republican211 members

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Cosponsors7 · 4 Republicans · 3 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 7289 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RPeter Meijer [R-MI-03]Original

DSuzanne Bonamici [D-OR-01]Joined May 17, 20222026 profile

RBill Posey [R-FL-08]Joined May 17, 2022

DHaley M. Stevens [D-MI-11]Joined May 17, 2022

DDaniel Kildee [D-MI-05]Joined Jul 7, 2022

RBrian K. Fitzpatrick [R-PA-01]Joined Jul 7, 20222026 profile

RMike Gallagher [R-WI-08]Joined Jul 11, 2022

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H.R. 7289Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 389

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors7 · 4 Republicans · 3 Democrats

H.R. 7289Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 389

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors7 · 4 Republicans · 3 Democrats

Who lobbied on H.R. 72893 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 72893 organizations