Skip to main content
S 1796 117th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Cosmetics and personal care Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Military facilities and property Military procurement, research, weapons development Public contracts and procurement Retail and wholesale trades

PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act

Introduced: May 25, 2021 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 25, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4975 Related bill PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · May 25, 2021
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1796: PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1796/
MLA
"S. 1796: PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1796/.
Bluebook (legal)
S. 1796, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1796/.
Markdown link
[S. 1796: PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1796/)
Report a problem