US HB7560 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 9 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-09 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pending: House Science, Space, And Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 9 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-09 - Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Pending: House Science, Space, And Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct a study of personal protective equipment worn by firefighters to determine the prevalence and concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.
Title
Guaranteeing Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D-CO] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-09 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
| 2020-07-09 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2525 (Related) 2020-08-12 - By Senator Wicker from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 116-252.
HB6395 (Related) 2021-01-02 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HB7687 (Related) 2020-07-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HR1271 (Related) 2020-12-21 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB6395 (Related) 2021-01-02 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HB7687 (Related) 2020-07-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HR1271 (Related) 2020-12-21 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Labor and employment
Product development and innovation
Product safety and quality
Research administration and funding
Worker safety and health
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Labor and employment
Product development and innovation
Product safety and quality
Research administration and funding
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7560/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7560/BILLS-116hr7560ih.pdf |
