To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS.
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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
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Prohibits federal procurement of cookware, carpets, and furniture containing PFOS or PFOA chemicals
Who Benefits
- Federal employees
- PFAS-free manufacturers
- Environmental health
Who Bears Costs
- PFAS-containing product manufacturers
- Federal procurement officers
Key Policy Areas
Procurement, Environment, Public Health
Primary Purpose
Prohibits federal procurement of cookware, carpets, and furniture containing PFOS or PFOA chemicals
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Use federal procurement power to reduce PFAS exposure"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Collins, and Mr. Moran) introduced …
Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Moran, and Ms. …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "agency_heads"
- → Heads of executive agencies
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
per 41 USC 133
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon
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