Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3110

PFAS–Free Procurement Act of 2025

Federal Purchasing: Ban on Certain PFAS Products

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The PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Passage Likelihood

45%Possible

The bill has support from both Republicans and Democrats, which helps its chances. However, it is still in the very early stages and has not yet been reviewed by the full House.

·Bipartisan cosponsors
·Focuses on government spending
·Referred to House Oversight Committee

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Key Points

This bill stops the federal government from buying certain items that contain "forever chemicals" known as PFOS and PFOA. These chemicals are used to make things waterproof or nonstick but can stay in the human body for a long time and cause health problems.
The ban focuses on kitchen items like nonstick pots and pans. It also covers office furniture, carpets, and rugs that have been treated with special coatings to prevent stains.
Government agencies would also be required to prioritize buying products that are completely free of all PFAS chemicals whenever they can find a good alternative.
If this bill becomes law, the new rules would start six months later. They would apply to any new deals or contract renewals the government makes for these types of goods.
By changing what the government buys, this policy could push manufacturers to stop using these chemicals in their products. This might make safer furniture and cookware more available for regular families too.