PFAS Alternatives Act aims to accelerate the development of PFAS-free turnout gear for firefighters.

The PFAS Alternatives Act, also known as the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act, seeks to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear. The Act mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to award grants to eligible entities for research, development, and testing of next-generation turnout gear. It also requires the development and dissemination of guidance and training for firefighters on best practices for reducing harmful exposures.

PFAS Alternatives Act aims to accelerate the development of PFAS-free turnout gear for firefighters.

The PFAS Alternatives Act, also known as the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act, seeks to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear. The Act mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to award grants to eligible entities for research, development, and testing of next-generation turnout gear. It also requires the development and dissemination of guidance and training for firefighters on best practices for reducing harmful exposures.