PFAS Alternatives Act

3/9/2024, 8:15 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The PFAS Alternatives Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4769, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are harmful chemicals found in many everyday products.

The PFAS Alternatives Act seeks to promote the development and use of safer alternatives to PFAS chemicals in various consumer products. This includes encouraging research and innovation in the field of PFAS alternatives, as well as providing incentives for companies to transition away from using PFAS in their products.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of PFAS chemicals, by requiring companies to disclose information about the presence of PFAS in their products. This information would be made available to the public, allowing consumers to make more informed choices about the products they purchase. Overall, the PFAS Alternatives Act is designed to protect public health and the environment by reducing the use of harmful PFAS chemicals and promoting the development of safer alternatives. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue that affects communities across the country.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4769

Introduced on
2023-07-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/20/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The PFAS Alternatives Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4769, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are harmful chemicals found in many everyday products.

The PFAS Alternatives Act seeks to promote the development and use of safer alternatives to PFAS chemicals in various consumer products. This includes encouraging research and innovation in the field of PFAS alternatives, as well as providing incentives for companies to transition away from using PFAS in their products.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of PFAS chemicals, by requiring companies to disclose information about the presence of PFAS in their products. This information would be made available to the public, allowing consumers to make more informed choices about the products they purchase. Overall, the PFAS Alternatives Act is designed to protect public health and the environment by reducing the use of harmful PFAS chemicals and promoting the development of safer alternatives. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue that affects communities across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

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Latest Action7/21/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.