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To require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to complete a study on the human health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water.

USA115th CongressHR-1348| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2017
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Investing in Testing Act of 2017 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the health implications of contamination of drinking water by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). (PFASs can accumulate in the body and are commonly found at low levels in food, water, and the environment.)
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMedical researchWater qualityWater use and supply

To require the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to complete a study on the human health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water.

USA115th CongressHR-1348| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2017
Investing in Testing Act of 2017 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the health implications of contamination of drinking water by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). (PFASs can accumulate in the body and are commonly found at low levels in food, water, and the environment.)
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMedical researchWater qualityWater use and supply