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PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

2/9/2022, 3:26 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7411

PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

This bill prohibits the Defense Logistics Agency of the Department of Defense from procuring certain items, such as non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities, containing a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).

Current Status of Bill HR 7411

Bill HR 7411 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2020. Bill HR 7411 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2020.  Bill HR 7411's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 29, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7411

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7411

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Cosmetics and personal care
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Military facilities and property
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7411

PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act
To prohibit the procurement by the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency of certain items containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance.
PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

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