Search Results for keywords:"toxic chemicals"

Search Results: keywords:"toxic chemicals"

H. R. 7775 — To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:372
H. R. 7775, known as the "PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024," aims to stop the government from buying certain items containing toxic chemicals called PFOS and PFOA. Starting October 2025, executive agencies won't be allowed to purchase items like nonstick cookware, carpets,...
Simple Explanation
The PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024 is a rule that tells the government not to buy things like certain pans or carpets if they have bad chemicals in them called PFOS and PFOA and instead try to buy safer products when they can.
H. R. 6805 — 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.
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December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,096
H.R. 6805, known as the "PFAS Action Act of 2023," requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to classify certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous under environmental law. The bill outlines steps for testing and regulatory action regarding PFAS, including new...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the government to say that some bad chemicals, called PFAS, are dangerous and take steps to clean them up, keep them out of our water, and teach people about them. It also gives money to help fix water that has these chemicals and to make sure schools have safe drinking water.
H. R. 7596 — To direct the Secretaries of Defense and of Veterans Affairs to take certain steps regarding research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:592
H.R. 7596, known as the “Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act,” aims to address research related to menopause and mid-life women's health, especially concerning women in the military and veterans. It directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7596 wants to make sure that the people in charge of the military and taking care of veterans learn more about women’s health issues, like menopause, so they can help better. They need to check what they know already, find out what they still need to learn, and tell everyone about it soon.

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