Introduced:
Apr 30, 2025
Policy Area:
Environmental Protection
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Latest Action
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Summaries (1)
Introduced in House
- Apr 30, 2025
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<p><strong>PFAS–Free Procurement Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill prohibits an executive agency from renewing or entering into a contract for the procurement of covered items that contain perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Under the bill, <em>covered items </em>means (1) nonstick cookware and cooking utensils; and (2) furniture, carpet, and any rug treated with stain-resistant coating. Both PFOS and PFOA are types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.</p><p>The bill also specifies that agencies must prioritize the procurement of covered items that do not contain PFAS.</p>
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Type: IntroReferral
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H11100
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
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Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Type: IntroReferral
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| Code: 1000
Apr 30, 2025
Subjects (1)
Environmental Protection
(Policy Area)
Cosponsors (8)
(D-VA)
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
(D-ME)
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
(R-PA)
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
(D-ME)
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
(D-NH)
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
(D-NY)
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
(D-MI)
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
(D-MI)
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
Full Bill Text
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Version: Introduced in House
Version Date: Apr 30, 2025
Last Updated: Nov 21, 2025 6:18 AM
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3110 Introduced in House
(IH) ]
<DOC>
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.
_______________________________________________________________________
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
_______________________________________________________________________
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,
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3110 Introduced in House
(IH) ]
<DOC>
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.
_______________________________________________________________________
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
_______________________________________________________________________
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.
This Act may be cited as the ``PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2.
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
(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.
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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(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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