HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES related term(s) Radioactive Substances

Addresses

State of the Union: President Biden, S257–S262 [7FE], H729–H735 [7FE]

Amendments

DEA: make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (H.R. 467), H2603, H2604 [25MY]

——— make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (H.R. 467), consideration (H. Res. 429), H2521 [23MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4820), H5451, H5453, H5454, H5455, H5456, H5457, H5458, H5460, H5461 [6NO], H5503, H5504, H5505, H5506, H5507, H5508, H5509, H5510, H5511, H5512, H5513, H5514, H5515, H5516, H5517, H5518, H5519, H5521, H5522, H5523, H5524, H5525, H5526, H5527, H5528, H5529 [7NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4820), consideration (H. Res. 838), H5241 [2NO]

NIST: coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (H.R. 1734), S2249, S2250 [22JN], H6087 [4DE]

Articles and editorials

Before Flint, Before East Chicago, There Was Smeltertown, H401 [26JA]

‘Eco-Friendly’ Paper Straws Contain Harmful PFAS Chemicals, H5359 [2NO]

For Patrick Leahy, the Vietnam War Is Finally Ending, S72 [24JA]

It Turns Out All Those Paper Straws Are Bad for the Environment, H5358 [2NO]

Not So Eco-Friendly? Paper Straws Contain More ‘Forever Chemicals’ Than Plastic, Study Says, H5357 [2NO]

Paper Straws Are No Better Than Plastic, Research Says, H5359 [2NO]

Trump Officials Roll Back Obama Oil Train Safety Rule, H1165 [8MR]

Bills and resolutions

Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal: establish (see H.R. 1728), H1327 [22MR]

Armed Forces: screen and register individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units (see H.R. 5121), H4157 [1AU]

Buttigieg, Sec. of Transportation: condemn and call for resignation (see H. Res. 188), H970 [28FE]

Canada: ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin (see S. Res. 117), S910 [22MR] (see H. Res. 243), H1327 [22MR]

CDC: limit funding for Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry toxic substances and environmental public health (see H.R. 2213), H1634 [29MR]

CERCLA: eliminate certain excise taxes on certain taxable chemicals and substances (see S. 1195), S1255 [19AP] (see H.R. 6454), H5899 [17NO]

——— exempt certain entities from liability relative to releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 1427, 1429, 1430, 1432, 1433), S1504 [3MY]

——— reauthorize brownfields revitalization funding (see S. 2959), S4720 [27SE]

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board: limit funding for salaries and expenses (see H.R. 2216), H1635 [29MR]

Chemicals: prohibit procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize procurement of products without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (see S. 2283), S2360 [12JY]

Coast Guard: uphold anchoring ban on Hudson River (see H.R. 6356), H5668 [9NO]

Corps of Engineers: notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanotoxins from flood risk management structures (see H.R. 2505), H1708 [6AP]

——— prioritize public health and safety in managing Lake Okeechobee and Central and Southern Florida system by preventing toxic discharges and maintaining water quality and volume (see H.R. 2503), H1708 [6AP]

——— prohibit certain toxic disharges of water from Lake Okeechobee (see H.R. 2504), H1708 [6AP]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration in cases involving public health and safety, including environmental cases (see S. 1376), S1419 [27AP]

——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see S. 378), S313 [9FE] (see S. 1275), S1340 [25AP] (see H.R. 925), H824 [9FE] (see H.R. 1204), H914 [27FE]

CPSC: ban sale of products with high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals (see S. 2233), S2310 [11JY] (see H.R. 4310), H3109 [22JN]

Curseen, Joseph P., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 788), H5015 [16OC]

DEA: codify temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances by adding fentanyl-related substances to schedule I of Controlled Substances Act (see S. 614), S569 [1MR] (see H.R. 4701), H3699 [18JY]

——— include fentanyl-related substances under schedule I of Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and no medical use (see S. 600), S568 [1MR] (see H.R. 568), H427 [26JA] (see H.R. 1291), H1048 [1MR] (see H.R. 1758), H1408 [23MR] (see H.R. 3629), H2595 [24MY]

——— make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (see S. 1141), S1090 [30MR] (see H.R. 171), H104 [9JA] (see H.R. 467), H276 [24JA] (see H.R. 1580), H1285 [14MR]

——— make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (H.R. 467), consideration (see H. Res. 429), H2498 [22MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish grant program to assist with purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products (see S. 806), S798 [15MR] (see H.R. 1721), H1326 [22MR]

——— include as high-priority research and extension area research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland (see H.R. 3871), H2762 [6JN]

——— limit funding for hazardous materials management (see H.R. 2241), H1635 [29MR]

——— prohibit use of M–44 devices, commonly known as ‘‘cyanide bombs’’, on public land (see S. 1940), S2070 [13JN] (see H.R. 4068), H2883 [13JN]

——— provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on farms (see S. 747), S742 [9MR] (see H.R. 1517), H1248 [9MR]

Dept. of Defense: ensure removal and remedial actions relative to per- and polyfluoroalkyl contamination result in levels meeting or exceeding certain standards (see H.R. 5263), H4197 [22AU]

——— establish outreach program to inform servicemembers assigned to work near burn pits of risks of toxic exposure (see S. 2084), S2185 [21JN] (see H.R. 2469), H1698 [3AP]

——— establish task force to address effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances release from departmental activities and include exposure to such substances in periodic health assessments of Armed Forces (see S. 1360), S1418 [27AP]

——— include in Armed Forces periodic health assessments evaluation of whether member has been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 5259), H4196 [22AU]

——— modify prohibition on acquisition of certain items containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 5260), H4196 [22AU]

——— provide authority to include funding requests for chemical and biological defense program in military department budget accounts (see S. 1716), S1744 [18MY] (see H.R. 3460), H2452 [18MY]

——— provide budget information for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits (see H.R. 2518), H1708 [6AP]

——— provide colorectal cancer screening for members of uniformed services who served in locations associated with toxic exposure (see S. 302), S265 [7FE]

——— provide for closure and disposal of Pueblo Chemical Depot (see S. 1892), S2028 [8JN] (see H.R. 2746), H1907 [20AP]

——— provide training to health care providers on potential health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 5261), H4196 [22AU]

——— publish information on status of certain cleanup efforts (see H.R. 5262), H4197 [22AU]

——— request permit revisions to allow for onsite testing and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination remediation at stormwater management outflow facilities (see H.R. 6095), H5173 [26OC]

——— require community engagement and reporting on activities relative to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 2130), S2222 [22JN] (see S. 2271), S2360 [12JY]

——— submit report on incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits (see S. 2083), S2185 [21JN] (see H.R. 4264), H3071 [21JN]

Dept. of Energy: obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making Nuclear Waste Fund expenditure for nuclear waste repository (see S. 404), S397 [14FE] (see H.R. 1051), H839 [14FE]

——— prioritize acceptance of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel from decommissioned or decommissioning nuclear reactors in high population areas with high earthquake hazard (see H.R. 3862), H2762 [6JN]

——— require National Petroleum Council to issue report with respect to petrochemical refineries in U.S. (see H.R. 1085), H852 [17FE]

Dept. of HHS: abolish Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (see H.R. 70), H100 [9JA]

——— develop strategic framework to improve development and distribution of diagnostic tests in response to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats (see S. 2672), S3756 [27JY]

——— develop strategy for public health preparedness and response to artificial intelligence threats relating to biological or chemical weapons (see S. 2346), S2984 [18JY]

——— establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (see S. 2183), S2224 [22JN] (see H.R. 4061), H2883 [13JN]

——— require National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (see H.R. 6674), H6740 [7DE]

Dept. of HUD: combat toxic indoor mold in federally-assisted housing (see S. 2834), S4554 [18SE] (see H.R. 5533), H4380 [18SE]

——— conduct annual risk assessment of properties receiving tenant-based or project-based rental assistance for lead-based hazards (see S. 577), S567 [1MR] (see H.R. 1366), H1113 [3MR]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of grants to provide training for first responders on use of containment devices to prevent exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances and for purchasing such devices (see S. 261), S230 [2FE] (see H.R. 795), H678 [2FE]

——— expand areas eligible under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for those exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing (see S. 463), S455 [16FE] (see H.R. 1751), H1408 [23MR] (see H.R. 4754), H3857 [19JY]

——— extend compensation provided under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program relative to claims related to uranium mining (see S. 1681), S1743 [18MY] (see H.R. 3497), H2453 [18MY]

——— improve compensation under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see S. 1751), S1745 [18MY] (see H.R. 4426), H3158 [30JN]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 1507), S1567 [9MY] (see H.R. 3148), H2170 [9MY]

Dept. of Labor: ensure that claims for benefits under Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (see S. 3304), S5540 [15NO] (see H.R. 6461), H5901 [21NO]

——— provide for timely payment of black lung benefits pending liability determinations (see H.R. 6644), H6208 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 4778), H3886 [20JY]

——— limit funding for central hazardous materials (see H.R. 2183), H1633 [29MR]

Dept. of Transportation: declare hazardous train events and notify local emergency response groups, fire departments, and law enforcement agencies when hazardous materials are moving through their communities (see S. 844), S825 [16MR]

——— enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see S. 576), S567 [1MR] (see H.R. 1633), H1292 [17MR] (see H.R. 1674), H1300 [21MR]

——— establish confidential voluntary information-sharing system to encourage sharing of pipeline safety data (see H.R. 6509), H5983 [29NO]

——— establish Office of Public Engagement within Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (see H.R. 5666), H4456 [21SE]

——— establish per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) replacement program at certain airports (see H.R. 5356), H4229 [8SE]

——— modify definition of high-hazard flammable train (see H.R. 1238), H968 [28FE]

——— take certain actions relative to Aldyl A Polyethylene piping (see H.R. 5638), H4455 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits (see S. 112), S121 [26JA] (see H.R. 3888), H2777 [7JN]

——— establish registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations (see H.R. 3192), H2244 [10MY]

——— furnish health care to veterans, reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 2294), S2459 [13JY]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see H.R. 4249), H3070 [21JN]

——— prohibit requiring evidence of certain dose of radiation to determine that veteran is radiation-exposed veteran (see H.R. 4566), H3206 [11JY]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Guam (see H.R. 1191), H874 [24FE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with firefighting (see H.R. 4306), H3109 [22JN]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in Armed Forces in Panama Canal Zone (see H.R. 2447), H1692 [30MR]

——— take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update burn pit registry with registered individual’s cause of death (see S. 2078), S2185 [21JN] (see H.R. 2472), H1698 [3AP]

——— use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 753), H675 [2FE]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: prevent from prohibiting use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water (see S. 1185), S1210 [18AP] (see H.R. 615), H489 [27JA]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2437), S3459 [20JY] (see H.R. 4820), H3894 [24JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4820), consideration (see H. Res. 838), H5361 [2NO]

Drugs: codify penalty for selling, giving, or distribution of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances (see H.R. 1597), H1285 [14MR]

EPA: designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under CERCLA (see H.R. 6805), H6984 [14DE]

——— develop risk-communication strategy to inform public about hazards or potential hazards of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 6808), H6984 [14DE]

——— develop standards for assessment and remediation of mold, establish licensure programs to train proper mold assessment, and provide funding to States and Tribal governments for removal of mold in homes and public buildings (see H.R. 1104), H853 [17FE]

——— direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 120), H102 [9JA]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Finding That Lead Emissions From Aircraft Engines That Operate on Leaded Fuel Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare’’ (see S.J. Res. 52), S5807 [6DE]

——— eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources and include hydrogen sulfide in list of hazardous air pollutants under Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4782), H3887 [20JY]

——— establish consortium related to exposures to toxic substances and identifying chemicals that are safe to use (see S. 1685), S1743 [18MY] (see H.R. 3457), H2452 [18MY]

——— establish pilot program that promotes cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines by good samaritans (see S. 2781), S4440 [13SE]

——— exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (see S. 796), S772 [14MR] (see H.R. 1586), H1285 [14MR]

——— fully protect safety of children and environment and remove dangerous pesticides from use (see S. 269), S230 [2FE] (see H.R. 5085), H4151 [28JY]

——— improve interagency coordination in pesticide registration process by requiring EPA public response to Office of Pest Management guidance on pesticide use (see S. 2472), S3521 [25JY] (see H.R. 5070), H4150 [28JY]

——— issue final rule adding all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to hazardous air pollutants list (see H.R. 6834), H6985 [14DE]

——— limit funding for Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System (see H.R. 2191), H1634 [29MR]

——— limit funding for Hazards Substance Superfund (see H.R. 2194), H1634 [29MR]

——— prohibit manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of asbestos and asbestos-containing mixtures and articles (see S. 1069), S1088 [30MR] (see H.R. 2402), H1690 [30MR]

——— prohibit sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers (see S. 3440), S5851 [7DE] (see H.R. 6654), H6739 [7DE]

——— prohibit use of organophosphate pesticides on food (see H.R. 5554), H4380 [18SE]

——— regulate wastes associated with exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 4777), H3886 [20JY]

——— require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal oil and gas industry exemption from Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 4785), H3887 [20JY]

——— require potential threats to human health and environment relative to natural disasters and hazards due to climate change be incorporated into any plans to clean-up Superfund sites (see H.R. 1444), H1205 [8MR]

——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (see H.R. 4811), H3888 [20JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 4277), H3107 [22JN]

——— take into consideration economic, societal, and environmental costs and benefits of chemicals that are critical energy resources when rendering certain determinations (see H.R. 1158), H873 [24FE]

FAA: improve safety of aircraft air supply by providing training to crew and first responders, issuing guidance on reporting smoke or fumes, investigating incidents, and installing air quality monitoring equipment (see S. 615), S569 [1MR] (see H.R. 1293), H1048 [1MR]

——— provide progress reports on development and implementation of national transition plan related to fluorine-free firefighting foam (see S. 1929), S2050 [12JN] (see H.R. 5355), H4228 [8SE]

FDA: deem certain substances to be unsafe for use as food contact substances (see H.R. 6105), H5174 [26OC]

——— limit presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food (see H.R. 6756, 6770), H6941 [13DE]

——— provide authority to investigate animal feeding operations near produce farms where foodborne illness outbreaks occur to better determine root causes of such outbreaks (see S. 2782), S4440 [13SE] (see H.R. 4110), H2931 [14JN]

FEMA: establish cancer prevention programs under assistance to firefighters grant program (see H.R. 5212), H4186 [15AU]

Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 4769), H3886 [20JY]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see S. Res. 173), S1341 [25AP] (see H. Res. 319), H1915 [24AP] (see H. Res. 319), H1947 [25AP]

International Boundary and Water Commission: assume full ownership and control of International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales, AZ (see S. 128), S146 [30JA] (see H.R. 4643), H3611 [14JY]

——— authorize to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works (see H.R. 5903), H4990 [6OC]

Iran: condemn inaction in addressing poisoning of Iranian school girls (see H. Res. 310), H1909 [20AP]

Labeling: establish Federal standard relating to ingredient disclosure in cleaning products (see H.R. 5978), H5028 [18OC]

Medicare: provide no-cost coverage for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing (see H.R. 4917), H4029 [26JY]

Mercury: establish national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (see S. 1772), S1843 [31MY]

Mining and mineral resources: prohibit moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (see H.R. 150), H103 [9JA]

Missouri: provide financial assistance to schools in Hazelwood School District that have been impacted by radioactive contaminants (see S. 418), S397 [14FE] (see H.R. 2820), H1945 [25AP]

Morris, Thomas L., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 788), H5015 [16OC]

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC: expedite completion (see H.R. 3500), H2454 [18MY]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: study and report on Federal research agenda to advance understanding of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 466), S455 [16FE]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 149), S1092 [30MR]

National Poison Prevention Week: observance (see S. Res. 123), S933 [23MR]

NIST: coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (see S. 1280), S1340 [25AP] (see H.R. 1734), H1407 [23MR]

NRC: enable timely licensing reviews for nuclear reactor facilities at brownfield sites and retired fossil fuel sites (see H.R. 6268), H5543 [7NO]

——— establish Office of Nuclear, Economic, Environmental, and National Security, accelerate deployment of small modular nuclear reactors, and ban import of Russian nuclear material (see H.R. 3553), H2456 [18MY]

NTSB: increase number of railroad safety investigators and require State Depts. of Transportation notify first responders of AskRail application (see H.R. 4085), H2884 [13JN]

Nuclear weapons: designate national day of remembrance for workers of U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 452), S5360 [6NO]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: add CPSC to list of agencies required to be represented on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) interagency working group (see S. 820), S798 [15MR]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 5089), H4151 [28JY]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation into U.S. of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in Russia (see H.R. 1042), H839 [14FE]

——— prohibit importation into U.S. of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in Russia or by Russian entity (see S. 763), S743 [9MR]

Taxation: eliminate lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid used as inputs in lead batteries as taxable chemicals under Superfund excise taxes (see H.R. 1594), H1285 [14MR]

——— exclude from gross income certain compensation for victims of East Palestine, OH, train derailment (see H.R. 1270), H1046 [1MR]

——— exclude per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remediation reimbursements from gross income (see H.R. 2615), H1725 [13AP]

——— extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 6438), H5892 [15NO]

——— modify private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects (see S. 726), S742 [9MR] (see H.R. 1407), H1148 [7MR]

——— terminate Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate (see S. 1942), S2070 [13JN] (see H.R. 3678), H2636 [25MY]

Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act: extend (see S. 1950), S2071 [13JN]

TSA: streamline enrollment process for individuals applying for mutiple security threat assessment programs, including Transportation Worker Identification Credential and HAZMAT Endorsement programs (see H.R. 5840), H4909 [29SE]

Veterans: ensure claimants who were harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, are adequately informed relative to filing Federal cause of action (see S. 3237), S5402 [7NO]

Water: establish trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see S. 938), S909 [22MR] (see H.R. 1729), H1327 [22MR]

——— provide assistance for disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2521), H1708 [6AP]

Workers’ Memorial Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 3022), H2117 [28AP]

Remarks in House

Buttigieg, Sec. of Transportation: call for resignation, H1156 [8MR]

CDC: develop partnerships to strengthen blood lead testing reporting and link lead-exposed children to recommended services funding, H5769 [14NO]

Children and youth: address threat of lead in childcare centers, H2772 [7JN]

Coast Guard: uphold anchoring ban on Hudson River, H5187 [1NO]

Courts: recognize rights of those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, E1036 [1NO]

DEA: include fentanyl-related substances under schedule I of Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and no medical use (H.R. 568), H588 [1FE]

——— make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (H.R. 467), H2485 [22MY], H2507, H2532 [23MY], H2553, H2560, H2561, H2579–H2587, H2591, H2592 [24MY], H2602–H2606, H2625 [25MY], H4353 [18SE], H6745 [11DE], E494, E496, E498 [25MY]

——— make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (H.R. 467), consideration (H. Res. 429), H2512–H2522 [23MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: include as high-priority research and extension area research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland, H4527 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: establish outreach program to inform servicemembers assigned to work near burn pits of risks of toxic exposure, H3215 [12JY]

——— include in research on fentanyl as schedule I drug, H2603, H2604 [25MY]

——— per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) cleanup funding, H3980 [26JY]

——— provide budget information for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits, H3215 [12JY]

——— submit report on incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits, H3215 [12JY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility funding, H5111–H5114 [26OC]

——— prohibit W–87-1 Modification Program funding, H5114 [26OC]

——— require National Petroleum Council to issue report with respect to petrochemical refineries in U.S., H1548 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (H.R. 4061), E553 [13JN]

Dept. of Justice: expedite rule-making process of permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, H2603 [25MY]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, H4042 [27JY]

——— modify definition of high-hazard flammable train (H.R. 1238), H953 [28FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits (S. 112), H4361, H4362 [18SE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (H.R. 4249), H5656 [9NO]

——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, H2108 [28AP]

——— study how routine brain scans on veterans contributes to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of brain injuries, H3962 [26JY]

——— use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (H.R. 753), H1125, H1126 [7MR]

Depts. of HHS and Justice: certify that making permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances will lead to reduction in overdose deaths, H2604, H2605 [25MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5508, H5509, H5510 [7NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4820), H5420–H5424, H5427–H5462 [6NO], H5472, H5474, H5480, H5481, H5490–H5494, H5503–H5540 [7NO], E1085 [13NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4820), consideration (H. Res. 838), H5235–H5241 [2NO]

——— prohibit funding to consider social cost of greenhouse gases in agency budgets, procurement processes, or environmental reviews, H5523 [7NO]

——— prohibit funding to finalize any rule or regulation that has or is likely to have certain effects on economy, H5511 [7NO]

——— prohibit funding to implement certain Executive orders relative to climate change, H5528 [7NO]

——— prohibit funding to promulgate new rules likely to result in certain impact on economy, major increase in consumer prices, or adverse effects on U.S. global competition, H5514 [7NO]

East Palestine, OH: train derailment resulting in release of hazardous chemicals, H990, H991 [1MR], H1165 [8MR]

EPA: exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (H.R. 1586), H2182 [10MY], H2670 [31MY]

——— Office of Air and Radiation funding, H5356, H5357 [2NO]

——— prohibit funding for community-scale ambient air monitoring, H5322, H5323 [2NO]

FAA: improve safety of aircraft air supply by providing training to crew and first responders, issuing guidance on reporting smoke or fumes, investigating incidents, and installing air quality monitoring equipment (H.R. 1293), E170 [1MR]

——— prohibit use of leaded fuel by aircraft, E701 [20JY]

FEMA: anniversary of Center for Domestic Preparedness, E475 [22MY]

Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act: expand permitting eligibility for projects related to extraction, recovery, or processing of critical minerals from coal waste, H1596 [29MR]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (H. Res. 319), H2104 [28AP]

Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: impact, H3900 [25JY], H5664 [9NO]

——— implementation funding, H2615 [25MY], H2668 [31MY]

Idaho National Laboratory: tribute to Integrated Waste Treatment Unit, E855 [18SE]

Iran: condemn inaction in addressing poisoning of Iranian school girls (H. Res. 310), E342 [20AP]

Michigan: transport of toxic waste from East Palestine, OH, train derailment to Michigan, H920 [28FE]

Mining and mineral resources: prohibit moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, H1546 [29MR]

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC: review permitting process for Mountain Valley Pipeline, H1518 [28MR], H1555, H1556 [29MR]

New York: importance of reliable and safe drinking water, H1323 [22MR], H2045 [26AP]

NIST: coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (H.R. 1734), H1335 [23MR], H2149–H2151 [9MY], H3214 [12JY]

——— coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (H.R. 1734), Senate amendment, H6087–H6089 [4DE]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation into U.S. of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in Russia (H.R. 1042), H6760–H6762 [11DE], H6828 [12DE]

Railroads: improve infrastructure to address derailments and enhance railway safety, E247 [23MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: proposed rule to regulate use of lead in ammunition and fishing tackle on certain Federal land or water, H2357 [16MY]

Water: establish trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (H.R. 1729), H1305 [22MR]

Workers’ Memorial Day: observance, H2040 [26AP]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: effects of climate change, S558–S560 [1MR], S1377 [26AP], S1987 [7JN], S2013, S2018 [8JN]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): hearing on improving rail safety in response to East Palestine, OH, train derailment, S840 [21MR], S883 [22MR]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): hearing on protecting public health and environment in wake of Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, OH, S728 [9MR]

DEA: include fentanyl-related substances under schedule I of Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and no medical use (S. 600), S1231 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on farms (S. 747), S747 [9MR]

Dept. of Defense: tribute to safe destruction of chemical weapons at Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky, S2265 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii, S3574 [26JY]

——— provide recovery by individuals who were stationed, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune, NC, S3442 [20JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of grants to provide training for first responders on use of containment devices to prevent exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances and for purchasing such devices (S. 261), S1641 [15MY]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (S. 1507), S1641 [15MY]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (S. 576), S541, S561 [1MR], S648 [6MR], S660, S662 [7MR], S781 [15MR], S821 [16MR], S840 [21MR], S1988 [7JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits (S. 112), S2963 [13JY]

——— study veteran health outcomes relative to waste from Manhattan project in St. Louis, MO, S2347 [12JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4820), S5128 [24OC]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4820), unanimous-consent request, S4504 [14SE]

——— making appropriations (S. 2437), S4435, S4436 [13SE]

East Palestine, OH: train derailment resulting in release of hazardous chemicals, S493 [27FE], S510 [28FE], S820 [16MR]

EPA: establish consortium related to exposures to toxic substances and identifying chemicals that are safe to use (S. 1685), S1749 [18MY]

Federal Railroad Administration: investigation into safety practices of certain freight railroads, S1988 [7JN]

Idaho Environmental Coalition: tribute to nuclear cleanup efforts, S930 [23MR]

Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.: creation of LTL Management LLC relative to asbestos talc lawsuits, S375 [14FE]

Mercury: establish national mercury monitoring program to protect human health, safeguard fisheries, and track environmental effects of emissions reductions (S. 1772), S1846 [31MY]

Missouri: provide financial assistance to schools in Hazelwood School District that have been impacted by radioactive contaminants (S. 418), S892, S893 [22MR], S1360 [26AP], S5839 [7DE]

——— provide financial assistance to schools in Hazelwood School District that have been impacted by radioactive contaminants (S. 418), unanimous-consent request, S893 [22MR]

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC: completion, S1877–S1881, S1890 [1JN]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 149), S1081 [30MR]

National Nuclear Security Administration: resume plutonium pit production at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Savannah River Site facilities, S1450 [2MY]

National Poison Prevention Week: observance (S. Res. 123), S951 [27MR]

NIST: coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (H.R. 1734), S2250 [22JN]

NTSB: investigation into Norfolk Southern Corp., failure to implement certain safety upgrades to prevent train derailments, S678 [8MR], S781 [15MR]

Nuclear weapons: designate national day of remembrance for workers of U.S. nuclear weapons program (S. Res. 452), S5366 [6NO]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Program: reauthorize, expand areas eligible for those exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing, and improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, S3723, S3728 [27JY], S5912–S5915 [12DE], S5942 [13DE]

Radioactive substances: prohibit importation into U.S. of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in Russia (H.R. 1042), S5983–S5985 [14DE]

——— prohibit importation into U.S. of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in Russia (H.R. 1042), unanimous-consent request, S5984, S5985 [14DE]

Reports

Office of National Drug Control Policy Should Develop Key Planning Elements To Meet Statutory Requirements: GAO, H2514–H2516 [23MY]

Reports filed

CERCLA Brownfields Revitalization Funding Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2959), S4718 [27SE]

Clarify Eligibility of Children of Vietnam Veterans Born With Spina Bifida for Dept. of Veterans Affairs Benefits: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 112), S2096 [14JN]

Consideration of H.R. 467, Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 429) (H. Rept. 118–76), H2498 [22MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4820, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 838) (H. Rept. 118–261), H5361 [2NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4820) (H. Rept. 118–154), H3894 [24JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2437) (S. Rept. 118–70), S3457 [20JY]

Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1158) (H. Rept. 118–14), H1407 [23MR]

Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 467) (H. Rept. 118–67), H2423 [17MY]

PFAS-Free Procurement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2283) (S. Rept. 118–118), S5692 [30NO]

Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1042) (H. Rept. 118–296), H6079 [1DE]

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 615) (H. Rept. 118–203), H4436 [20SE]

Protecting Consumers From PFAS Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 820) (S. Rept. 118–112), S5597 [27NO]

Railway Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 576), S5960 [13DE]

Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1085) (H. Rept. 118–20), H1407 [23MR]

Testing, Rapid Analysis, and Narcotic Quality (TRANQ) Research Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1280), S5960 [13DE]

——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 118–50), H2133 [5MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 429, consideration of H.R. 467, Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, H2512 [23MY]

H. Res. 838, consideration of H.R. 4820, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, H5235 [2NO]

H.R. 753, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety (VA COST SAVINGS) Enhancements Act, H1125 [7MR]

H.R. 1042, Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, H6760 [11DE]

H.R. 1734, Testing, Rapid Analysis, and Narcotic Quality (TRANQ) Research Act, H2149 [9MY]

H.R. 4820, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, H5427–H5451 [6NO]

S. 112, clarify eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits, H4361 [18SE]

S. 112, clarify eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, S2963 [13JY]

S. 418, Justice for Jana Elementary Act, S1361 [26AP]

S. 1275, Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act, S1347 [25AP]

S. Res. 117, ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin, S911 [22MR]

S. Res. 123, National Poison Prevention Week, S937 [23MR]

S. Res. 149, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1103 [30MR]

S. Res. 173, address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities in Green New Deal, S1349 [25AP]

S. Res. 452, national day of remembrance for workers of U.S. nuclear weapons program, S5362 [6NO]