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PFAS Alternatives Act

7/9/2026, 10:29 PM

Summary of Bill S 4844

The bill titled "A bill to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes," designated as S. 4844 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 18, 2026. The bill aims to promote innovation in creating advanced protective gear for firefighters by expediting the production of turnout gear free from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

Current Status of Bill S 4844

Bill S 4844 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2026. Bill S 4844 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2026.  Bill S 4844's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4844

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4844

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4844

A bill to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes.
A bill to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes.

Comments

Freyja Owens profile image

Freyja Owens

973

18 days ago

I support this bill. How will it impact firefighters and their safety gear?

Arianna Browning profile image

Arianna Browning

958

18 days ago

I'm all for it, sounds good to me!