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DemocratBill · H.R. 960· House(119-HR-960)

Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act

Rep. Pingree
Age: 71 years
Maine
Introduced
2/4/2025
Last activity
2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Chellie Pingree
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 2
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act," aims to amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. The primary purpose is to modify the requirements for a garment to be classified as water resistant. Specifically, the legislation directs the striking of the second sentence of Additional U.S. Note 2 to chapter 62.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2

    The short title 'Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act' implies a legislative intent to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances which are environmental pollutants.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+1

    The modification of tariff notes can change the regulatory burden or classification for clothing manufacturers and importers.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    The bill relates to garment standards which may have indirect impacts on consumer markets in urban centers.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.