PFAS Alternatives Act aims to protect firefighters by funding research and development of PFAS-free turnout gear.
The PFAS Alternatives Act seeks to safeguard firefighters by funding research and development of next-generation turnout gear that is free from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program awarding grants to eligible entities for this purpose. It also requires the development and dissemination of guidance and training for firefighters on best practices for using and maintaining this gear.
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