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Calendar No. 256
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2283
[Report No. 118–118]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 12, 2023
Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Moran, and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
November 30, 2023
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic
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 2023.
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 contract for the procurement of cookware, utensils, carpets, or furniture that contain 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 products, where available, that do not contain 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)
PFAS
The term PFAS means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made and has not fewer than 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023.
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.
November 30, 2023
Reported with an amendment