H.R. 7775 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7775 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 21, 2024Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Posey, Mr. Pappas, Ms. Perez, Ms. Porter, and Ms. Stevens) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024. 2. Prohibition on procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Beginning on October 1, 2025, the head of an executive agency may not enter into a new contract for the procurement of a covered item that contains perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). 3. Priority procurement of products not containing pfas The head of an executive agency shall prioritize the procurement of covered items, where available and practicable, that do not contain harmful perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Executive agency defined The term executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. (2) Covered items The term covered items means— (A) nonstick cookware and cooking utensils; and (B) furniture, carpets, and rugs treated with stain-resistant coatings.