PIRCS Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 4, 2020)
PFAS Interagency Research Coordination Strategy Act or the PIRCS Act
This bill directs the National Science and Technology Council to establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal activities to advance research and development needed to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.
The interagency working group shall (1) provide for interagency coordination of federally funded PFAS research and development, and (2) develop and update every two years a strategic plan for federal support for PFAS research and development.
What just happenedAug 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 4, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Aug 4, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 4, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House