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Statement :
Mr. Speaker, while I am glad that Congress was able to take small steps to address the hazards of PFAS contamination through passage of the 2020 defense authorization bill last month, that action alone was not enough. That’s why the House is taking further action this week. These contaminants, known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they do not break down and can remain in the human body for many years, have been shown to raise one’s risk of deadly cancers, reproductive and immune system disorders, and other health problems.
Statement :
“I want to thank Representative Slotkin for authoring this resolution as well as Chairman Smith, Chairman Engel, Representative Khanna, Representative Lee, and others who have been working hard to ensure that Congress maintains its role as a co-equal branch of government when it comes to matters of war and peace.”
Issue Report :
This week, the House is voting on the PFAS Action Act, which responds to the urgent public health threat posed by per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. PFAS chemicals are toxic contaminants that never break down in the environment, and the exposure to them has been widely linked to causing cancer, infertility, thyroid disease, and other serious health problems. They are referred to as “forever chemicals” and have been found in communities across the country. The PFAS Action Act is bipartisan legislation to address PFAS pollution in a comprehensive way.
Archived Floor Update :
Today, the House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. There will be up to five “One Minutes” per side.
Following “One Minutes,” the House will continue consideration of amendments to H.R. 535 – PFAS Action Act of 2019, beginning with Tlaib Amendment #19.
Following amendment debate, the House will take votes. These will be the last votes of the week.
Following “One Minutes,” the House will continue consideration of amendments to H.R. 535 – PFAS Action Act of 2019, beginning with Tlaib Amendment #19.
Following amendment debate, the House will take votes. These will be the last votes of the week.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has begun one hour of general debate on H.R. 535 – PFAS Action Act of 2019.
Following general debate, the House will debate the first eighteen amendments to H.R. 535. Members should be prepared to offer their amendments at the appropriate time.
Following general debate, the House will debate the first eighteen amendments to H.R. 535. Members should be prepared to offer their amendments at the appropriate time.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following votes:
- Agreeing to H.Con.Res. 83 – Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran (Rep. Slotkin – Foreign Affairs) – VOTE YES – 15 minutes
- H.R 5078 – Prison to Proprietorship, as amended (Rep.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is currently debating H.Con.Res. 83 – Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
After debate on H.Con.Res. 83, the House will take votes. These will be the last votes of the day.
Following last votes, the House will begin consideration of H.R. 535 – PFAS Action Act of 2019. Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until Friday.
After debate on H.Con.Res. 83, the House will take votes. These will be the last votes of the day.
Following last votes, the House will begin consideration of H.R. 535 – PFAS Action Act of 2019. Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until Friday.
Archived Floor Update :
At approximately 5:30 - 5:35 p.m., the House will take the following votes:
- Agreeing to H.Con.Res. 83 – Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran (Rep.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following votes:
- Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule (H.Res. 781) – VOTE YES – 15 minutes
- H.Res. 781 – Rule Providing for Consideration of H.Con.Res.
Archived Floor Update :
The House has begun two hours of debate on H.Con.Res. 83 – Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
After debate on H.Con.Res. 83, the House will take votes. These will be the last votes of the day.
Following last votes, the House will begin consideration of H.R. 535 – PFAS Action Act of 2019. Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until Friday.
After debate on H.Con.Res. 83, the House will take votes. These will be the last votes of the day.
Following last votes, the House will begin consideration of H.R. 535 – PFAS Action Act of 2019. Any recorded votes requested will be postponed until Friday.