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US S4094

US S4094
PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act


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Introduced
06/29/2020
In Committee
06/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the procurement by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency of certain items containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance. 1

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act," prohibits the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency from procuring certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The banned items include non-stick cookware, food packaging, furniture, carpeting, personal care products, and sunscreen. The bill defines PFAS as man-made chemicals with fully fluorinated carbon atoms, and PFAS as chemicals with a mix of fully fluorinated, partially fluorinated, and non-fluorinated carbon atoms. The provisions of this bill will take effect one year after its enactment.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/29/2020)

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