S2283-118

Reported

To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS.

118th Congress Introduced Jul 12, 2023

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Nov 30, 2023

Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment

Summary

What This Bill Does

Bans federal agencies from procuring cookware, utensils, carpets, and furniture containing PFOS or PFOA (forever chemicals) starting October 2025. Requires prioritizing PFAS-free products.

Who Benefits and How

Federal employees reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. PFAS-free product manufacturers gain competitive advantage in government contracts. Environmental health improves by reducing PFAS use.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Manufacturers using PFAS coatings lose federal contracts. Federal agencies may pay more for PFAS-free alternatives. Procurement officers must verify product compliance.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits PFOS/PFOA in federally procured cookware, carpets, furniture
  • Effective October 1, 2025
  • Requires prioritizing PFAS-free products where available
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:40

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Prohibits federal procurement of cookware, carpets, and furniture containing PFOS or PFOA chemicals

Policy Domains

Procurement Environment Public Health

Legislative Strategy

"Use federal procurement power to reduce PFAS exposure"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Procurement Environment
Actor Mappings
"agency_heads"
→ Heads of executive agencies

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

2 terms
"executive agency" §4a

per 41 USC 133

"PFAS" §4b

perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon

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