HR 3184 United States House · 119th Congress

PFAS Alternatives Act

HR 3184, the PFAS Alternatives Act, funds research to develop turnout gear (firefighter safety clothing) without harmful PFAS chemicals, directly affecting firefighters who wear this gear. It authorizes $25 million annually (2025-2029) for grants to eligible organizations to research and test PFAS-free gear, requiring partnerships with firefighting groups to translate findings into practice. The bill also allocates $2 million yearly (2027-2031) for training programs on safe gear use and decontamination. Its goal is to reduce firefighters' exposure to chemicals linked to occupational illnesses during operations.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2025

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Introduced May 5, 2025 Last action May 6, 2025

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May 6, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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May 5, 2025

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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.

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May 5, 2025

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1 primary · 143 co-sponsors