This bill establishes a prohibition on executive agencies from renewing or entering into contracts for the procurement of specific items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) . These covered items include nonstick cookware, cooking utensils, furniture, carpet, and rugs treated with stain-resistant coatings. Additionally, the legislation mandates that executive agencies prioritize the procurement of these same covered items if they do not contain any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) , whenever such alternatives are available and practicable. This measure seeks to reduce the federal government's acquisition and use of products containing these harmful chemicals, with its provisions taking effect six months after enactment for new contracts.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Environmental Protection
PFAS–Free Procurement Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-3110| House
| Updated: 4/30/2025
This bill establishes a prohibition on executive agencies from renewing or entering into contracts for the procurement of specific items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) . These covered items include nonstick cookware, cooking utensils, furniture, carpet, and rugs treated with stain-resistant coatings. Additionally, the legislation mandates that executive agencies prioritize the procurement of these same covered items if they do not contain any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) , whenever such alternatives are available and practicable. This measure seeks to reduce the federal government's acquisition and use of products containing these harmful chemicals, with its provisions taking effect six months after enactment for new contracts.