Passed HouseJan 8, 202053
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 535 (PFAS Action Act of 2019).
Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 7, 2020Congress
H.Res. 779
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.
Bill journey · stage 1 of 5
Just introduced
FiledFiled
CommitteeComm.
PassedFloor
Both ChambersBoth
Became LawLaw
What it doesSummary passed house (Jan 8, 2020)
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 535 (PFAS Action Act of 2019).
What just happenedJan 8, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5](D-PA)Sponsor
1committees13actions1related bills2subjects
- Engrossed in HouseJan 8, 2020
- Reported in HouseJan 7, 2020
- Jan 8, 2020FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 8, 2020FloorH37100
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H23)
- Jan 8, 2020Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 3).(text: CR H23)
- Jan 8, 2020FloorH35000
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 193 (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H49-50)
- Jan 8, 2020FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H49-50)
- Jan 8, 2020FloorH8D000
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 779, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
- Jan 8, 2020FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 779.
- Jan 8, 2020FloorH30000
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H23-30)
- Jan 7, 2020CalendarsH12420
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 66.
- Jan 7, 2020FloorH12700
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 535 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
- Jan 7, 2020CommitteeH12100
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-366, by Ms. Scanlon.
Rules Committee - Jan 7, 2020Committee5000
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-366, by Ms. Scanlon.
Rules Committee - Jan 7, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
Introduced in HouseJan 7, 2020
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.