Pappas Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prohibit Federal Agencies from Purchasing Products that Contain Harmful PFAS Substances

Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the PFAS-Free Procurement Act alongside Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17)  Bill Posey (FL-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Katie Porter (CA-47), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). This bipartisan legislation will prohibit federal agencies from the procurement of items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS.

"PFAS and other toxic forever chemicals continue to pose health risks to communities in New Hampshire and across the country. We must take comprehensive and commonsense action to better protect the health and wellbeing of Americans," said Congressman Pappas. "This bipartisan legislation would require federal agencies to prioritize procuring PFAS-free products to protect federal employees and individuals, including veterans and seniors, that visit federal facilities. The federal government should be a leader in addressing PFAS contamination, and I’m pleased to join this bipartisan legislation that is an important step forward."

Pappas has been a leader in addressing PFAS and fighting for better standards, increased investment, and a stronger national focus on the issue of PFAS contamination. Pappas introduced the No Taxation on PFAS Remediation Act, which would remove federal taxes on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination reimbursements. He has also introduced the Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act, which would further regulate PFAS by setting deadlines for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop water quality criteria and limits on industrial PFAS discharges into water and to water treatment plants. Heeding Pappas’s call, the Biden Administration announced it was establishing enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels for certain PFAS chemicals in drinking water.