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H.R.3184

PFAS Alternatives Act Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act

Introduced·5/5/25

Accelerates development of PFAS-free turnout gear for firefighters.

The bill aims to drive innovation in firefighter protection by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program awarding grants to eligible entities for research, development, and testing of next-generation turnout gear. The bill also requires the Secretary to develop guidance and training for firefighters on best practices for reducing harmful exposures. Funding is authorized for these activities, and a report on progress must be submitted to Congress within two years of enactment.

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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee
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History

May 6, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

May 5, 2025

House

Introduced in House

May 5, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.