This week, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s (TX-07) and Congressman Peter Meijer’s (MI-03) bipartisan bill, the Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act, H.R. 7289, passed the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, bringing it one step closer to becoming law.  The Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act implements a federal study to uncover the health hazards per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure presents to communities.  This legislation requires federal agencies with existing PFAS research to work with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on PFAS exposure and toxicity, and to develop a federal research and development plan to address PFAS exposure. 

“I am glad that my bill to disclose the health hazards PFAS exposure presents to communities is now one step closer to becoming law,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “I am glad to partner with Congressman Meijer, and look forward to continuing to work together to protect our communities from adverse health outcomes and to working to further advance our legislation into law.”

PFAS chemicals are a group of chemicals used in a variety of industries, including electronics, aerospace, and construction.  They can accumulate in the body for long periods of time and have been linked to adverse health outcomes. 

In March, Congresswoman Fletcher introduced H.R. 7289.  

Last year, Congresswoman Fletcher’s bipartisan bill, the PFAS Action Act, H.R. 2467, which protects first responders and the environment from PFAS exposure, passed the House.

To view the full text of H.R. 7289, click here.