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.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Dingell
MI • D
Cosponsors
Graves
MO • R
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Bonamici
OR • D
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Fitzpatrick
PA • R
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Titus
NV • D
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Kean
NJ • R
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Ivey
MD • D
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Thompson (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 5/5/2025
Shreve
IN • R
Sponsored 5/13/2025
Doggett
TX • D
Sponsored 5/14/2025
Gimenez
FL • R
Sponsored 5/14/2025
Salazar
FL • R
Sponsored 5/15/2025
Amo
RI • D
Sponsored 5/15/2025
Garcia (CA)
CA • D
Sponsored 5/15/2025
Jayapal
WA • D
Sponsored 5/15/2025
Vasquez
NM • D
Sponsored 5/19/2025
Hayes
CT • D
Sponsored 5/19/2025
Levin
CA • D
Sponsored 5/19/2025
Nunn (IA)
IA • R
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Carson
IN • D
Sponsored 5/19/2025
Magaziner
RI • D
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Neguse
CO • D
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Auchincloss
MA • D
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Stevens
MI • D
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Kiggans (VA)
VA • R
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Lieu
CA • D
Sponsored 6/5/2025
Suozzi
NY • D
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Flood
NE • R
Sponsored 6/9/2025
Gray
CA • D
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Subramanyam
VA • D
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DeGette
CO • D
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Lynch
MA • D
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Ansari
AZ • D
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McDonald Rivet
MI • D
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Casten
IL • D
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Kennedy (NY)
NY • D
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Krishnamoorthi
IL • D
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Ramirez
IL • D
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Cleaver
MO • D
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Ruiz
CA • D
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Scholten
MI • D
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Carbajal
CA • D
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Bacon
NE • R
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Ryan
NY • D
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Budzinski
IL • D
Sponsored 7/10/2025
McGovern
MA • D
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Smith (WA)
WA • D
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Van Orden
WI • R
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McGarvey
KY • D
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Panetta
CA • D
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Gottheimer
NJ • D
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Brownley
CA • D
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Menendez
NJ • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
McBride
DE • D
Sponsored 7/15/2025
Pappas
NH • D
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Bost
IL • R
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Thanedar
MI • D
Sponsored 7/21/2025
Ross
NC • D
Sponsored 8/1/2025
Neal
MA • D
Sponsored 8/1/2025
Elfreth
MD • D
Sponsored 8/1/2025
Salinas
OR • D
Sponsored 8/5/2025
Underwood
IL • D
Sponsored 8/12/2025
Leger Fernandez
NM • D
Sponsored 8/22/2025
Riley (NY)
NY • D
Sponsored 8/29/2025
Quigley
IL • D
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Craig
MN • D
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Perez
WA • D
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Johnson (TX)
TX • D
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DeSaulnier
CA • D
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Hoyle (OR)
OR • D
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Friedman
CA • D
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McClain Delaney
MD • D
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Lawler
NY • R
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Goldman (NY)
NY • D
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Matsui
CA • D
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Mannion
NY • D
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Tonko
NY • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Mrvan
IN • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Whitesides
CA • D
Sponsored 10/24/2025
Casar
TX • D
Sponsored 11/25/2025
Schneider
IL • D
Sponsored 12/1/2025
Yakym
IN • R
Sponsored 12/2/2025
Pingree
ME • D
Sponsored 12/2/2025
Walkinshaw
VA • D
Sponsored 12/5/2025
Simon
CA • D
Sponsored 12/9/2025
Davids (KS)
KS • D
Sponsored 12/11/2025
Carter (LA)
LA • D
Sponsored 12/15/2025
Lofgren
CA • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Turner (OH)
OH • R
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Larson (CT)
CT • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Smith (NJ)
NJ • R
Sponsored 1/9/2026
Garbarino
NY • R
Sponsored 1/9/2026
Vargas
CA • D
Sponsored 1/9/2026
Pocan
WI • D
Sponsored 1/12/2026
Bresnahan
PA • R
Sponsored 1/12/2026
Pettersen
CO • D
Sponsored 1/12/2026
Soto
FL • D
Sponsored 1/12/2026
Dexter
OR • D
Sponsored 1/13/2026
Thompson (MS)
MS • D
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Beatty
OH • D
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Wagner
MO • R
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Moulton
MA • D
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Deluzio
PA • D
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Lee (PA)
PA • D
Sponsored 2/17/2026
Cammack
FL • R
Sponsored 2/17/2026
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