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Section 1
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023.
Section 2
2. Prohibition on procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Beginning on October 1, 2025, the head of an executive agency may not enter into a contract for the procurement of cookware, utensils, carpets, or furniture that contain perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Section 3
3. Priority procurement of products not containing PFAS The head of an executive agency shall prioritize the procurement of products, where available, that do not contain PFAS.
Section 4
4. Definitions In this Act: The term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. The term PFAS means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made and has not fewer than 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Section 5
1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023.
Section 6
2. Prohibition on procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Beginning on October 1, 2025, the head of an executive agency may not enter into a new contract for the procurement of a covered item that contains perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Section 7
3. 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 harmful perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Section 8
4. Definitions In this Act: The term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. The term covered items means— nonstick cookware and cooking utensils; and furniture, carpets, and rugs treated with stain-resistant coatings.