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PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

USA117th CongressS-1796| Senate 
| Updated: 5/25/2021
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from procuring or purchasing specified items (e.g., cleaning products) containing a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. DOD may not authorize the sale of any specified item containing PFAS on DOD property, such as commissaries or online exchange shops.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4094
PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act
May 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Aug 6, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4975
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4094
    PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act


  • May 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • August 6, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4975
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4975: PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act
Cosmetics and personal careHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementRetail and wholesale trades

PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

USA117th CongressS-1796| Senate 
| Updated: 5/25/2021
PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from procuring or purchasing specified items (e.g., cleaning products) containing a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. DOD may not authorize the sale of any specified item containing PFAS on DOD property, such as commissaries or online exchange shops.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4094
PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act
May 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Aug 6, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4975
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4094
    PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act


  • May 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • August 6, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4975
    Introduced in House
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4975: PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cosmetics and personal careHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementRetail and wholesale trades