PFAS-Free Procurement Act

Summary#

This bill, the PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2025, would stop executive agencies from renewing or entering contracts for certain items that contain PFOS or PFOA. Agencies must prioritize buying covered items that do not contain PFAS when those alternatives are available and practicable. Covered items are defined as nonstick cookware and cooking utensils, and furniture, carpet, and rugs treated with a stain-resistant coating. The bill uses the statutory definition of "executive agency" in title 41, section 133. The rule would take effect six months after the bill becomes law and apply to contracts entered on or after that date.

What it means for you#

• For executive agencies: Agency heads may not renew or sign contracts for the listed covered items if they contain PFOS or PFOA and must try to buy PFAS-free versions when possible.
• For suppliers and manufacturers: Agencies will prioritize offers of covered items that do not contain PFAS. The bill names specific product categories (nonstick cookware, cooking utensils, stain-resistant furniture, carpet, and rugs).
• For the general public: No publicly available information on direct effects on consumers beyond the procurement changes in the text.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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