Bill Summary
The "PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2025" is a legislative proposal aimed at reducing the procurement of products that contain harmful substances known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), specifically perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Key provisions include:
1. **Prohibition on Procurement**: Executive agencies are banned from renewing or entering into contracts for covered items that contain PFOS or PFOA. Covered items include nonstick cookware, cooking utensils, and certain types of furniture, carpets, and rugs treated with stain-resistant coatings.
2. **Priority for PFAS-Free Products**: Agencies are required to prioritize the procurement of products that do not contain any PFAS, where such products are available and practical.
3. **Effective Date**: The prohibition will take effect six months after the bill is enacted, applying to contracts entered into after that date.
This legislation seeks to promote safer procurement practices and reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in everyday products.
Possible Impacts
The "PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2025" could affect people in several ways:
1. **Health and Safety Improvements**: By prohibiting the procurement of items containing PFOS or PFOA, the legislation aims to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals associated with adverse health effects, such as cancer and endocrine disruption. This could lead to improved public health outcomes, especially for individuals who frequently use products like nonstick cookware and stain-resistant furniture.
2. **Market Shift and Economic Impact**: The priority given to products not containing PFAS could stimulate the market for safer alternatives, encouraging manufacturers to innovate and produce PFAS-free products. This shift might lead to job creation in industries focused on developing and marketing safer goods, but it could also disrupt businesses reliant on PFAS-containing products, affecting their workforce and economic stability.
3. **Consumer Awareness and Behavior Changes**: As government agencies are required to procure PFAS-free products, consumers may become more aware of the implications of PFAS in everyday items. This could lead to increased demand for safer products among the general public, influencing purchasing behavior and prompting retailers to stock more PFAS-free options, ultimately contributing to a cultural shift toward greater environmental and health consciousness.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3110 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3110
To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane
sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid and prioritize the procurement of
products not containing PFAS.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 30, 2025
Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Ryan, Ms. Stevens, Mr.
Pappas, Ms. Tlaib, and Ms. Pingree) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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A BILL
To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane
sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid and prioritize the procurement of
products not containing PFAS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINING PFOS OR
PFOA.
(a) Prohibition.--The head of an executive agency may not renew or
enter into a contract for the procurement of a covered item that
contains PFOS or PFOA.
(b) Priority Procurement of Products Not Containing Pfas.--The head
of an executive agency shall prioritize the procurement of covered
items, where available and practicable, that do not contain PFAS.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has
the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United
States Code.
(2) Covered item.--The term ``covered item'' means--
(A) nonstick cookware and a cooking utensil; and
(B) furniture, carpet, and any rug treated with
stain-resistant coating.
(3) PFAS.--The term ``PFAS'' means harmful perfluoroalkyl
or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
(4) PFOA.--The term ``PFOA'' means perfluorooctanoic acid.
(5) PFOS.--The term ``PFOS'' means perfluorooctane
sulfonate.
(d) Applicability.--This section shall take effect 6 months after
the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to
any contract entered into on and after such effective date.
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