HR3184119th CongressWALLET

PFAS Alternatives Act

Sponsored By: Representative Dingell

In Committee

Summary

PFAS-free turnout gear is the bill's central goal: it would speed research, testing, and training so safer, non-fluorinated protective clothing reaches firefighters faster.

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  • Firefighters and other first responders would get new guidance and hands-on training for safely wearing, decontaminating, and caring for PFAS-free turnout gear. The bill also prioritizes gear that better protects against particulates, is easier to clean, and resists contamination.
  • Research institutions, nonprofits, and national fire service or safety organizations would be eligible for NIOSH-administered grants to develop and test next-generation turnout gear. The measure authorizes $25.0 million per year for FY2025–2029 for that research program.
  • A separate training grant or contract program would begin in FY2027 to develop and spread best practices for first responders. The bill authorizes $2.0 million per year for FY2027–2031 and requires a report to Congress within two years on progress and outcomes.

*Would authorize up to $25.0 million per year for FY2025–2029 for research and $2.0 million per year for FY2027–2031 for training, totaling up to $135.0 million in authorizations across FY2025–2031.*

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Grants to design PFAS-free firefighter gear

HHS, through NIOSH, would start a grant program within 180 days. It would fund research, development, and testing of PFAS-free turnout gear and materials. Congress is authorized to provide $25 million each year for 2025–2029, if it approves the money. Applications would need partnerships with firefighter organizations and plans to turn results into guidance and training. Awards could favor better particulate protection, easier cleaning or warning indicators, and designs that consider body shape.

Who can apply and what gear counts

The bill would define who can receive these grants. Eligible groups would include nonprofits, colleges, and national fire service or safety groups with experience in at least three listed areas. It would define PFAS as chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, or others the Secretary names. It would also define moisture barriers and turnout gear, including structural, proximity, wildland, and urban interface firefighting. These definitions would set the scope for the research and training programs.

Training for firefighters on PFAS-free gear

Beginning in fiscal year 2027, HHS could fund guidance and training on new PFAS-free turnout gear. Firefighters and other first responders would learn how to wear, decontaminate, and care for the gear. Awards could be grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. Congress is authorized to provide $2 million each year for 2027–2031, if it approves the money.

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