HR 12 (2020): urging Congress to declare per-fluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) a superfund chemical and provide sufficient programming and funding for education, treatment, and remediation of the effects of PFAS.

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HR 12 (2020)

urging Congress to declare per-fluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) a superfund chemical and provide sufficient programming and funding for education, treatment, and remediation of the effects of PFAS.

  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2020, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206
  • February 26, 2020, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 22, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/22/2020 09:30 am LOB 206
  • January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 09:30 am LOB 206
  • February 26, 2020: Executive Session: 02/26/2020 10:30 am LOB 206
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020

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