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DemocratBill · S. 4844· Senate(119-S-4844)

PFAS Alternatives Act

Rep. Heinrich
Age: 55 years
New Mexico
Introduced
6/18/2026
Last activity
6/18/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by
Martin Heinrich
Cosponsors
Democrat - 20Republican - 3
Emergency Management
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "PFAS Alternatives Act" aims to create next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of turnout gear that does not use PFAS. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants to eligible entities for the research, development, and testing of these PFAS-free materials. The bill also provides for grants and contracts to develop training and guidance on the safe use and care of this new gear. Funding is authorized for research from 2027 through 2031 and for training from 2028 through 2032. Finally, the Secretary must report the progress of these goals to Congress within two years.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+8

    Specifically authorizes millions in funding for research into next-generation PFAS-free materials.

  • Does this put more money into medical research?+7

    Provides significant funding for research into PFAS-free materials to reduce occupational illness.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6

    The bill promotes the elimination of harmful PFAS chemicals from firefighting equipment.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill increases government spending by authorizing grants and contracts for research and training.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    The bill authorizes new federal spending of millions of dollars over several years.