PFAS Alternatives Act

House Bill

H.R. 3184

119th Congress

PFAS Alternatives Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John R. Moolenaar

Representative

Republican

MI-2

Cosponsors

74

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill addresses the development and use of alternatives to PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as forever chemicals due to their environmental persistence. PFAS are used in many products but pose health and environmental risks. The PFAS Alternatives Act supports research, development, or adoption of safer substitutes for these chemicals. By promoting alternatives, the bill aims to reduce reliance on harmful PFAS while maintaining necessary product performance.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorJohn R. Moolenaar (R-MI)

Introduced5/19/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

ChamberHouse

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PFAS Alternatives Act

This bill addresses the development and use of alternatives to PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as forever chemicals due to their environmental persistence. PFAS are used in many products but pose health and environmental risks. The PFAS Alterna

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This bill addresses the development and use of alternatives to PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as forever chemicals due to their environmental persistence. PFAS are used in many products but pose health and environmental risks. The PFAS Alternatives Act supports research, development, or adoption of safer substitutes for these chemicals. By promoting alternatives, the bill aims to reduce reliance on harmful PFAS while maintaining necessary product performance.

Bill Number: 3184
Sponsor: John R. Moolenaar (R-MI)
Introduced: 5/19/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Title: PFAS Alternatives Act
Bill Number: 3184
Sponsor: John R. Moolenaar (R-MI)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced: 5/19/2025
Summary: This bill addresses the development and use of alternatives to PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as forever chemicals due to their environmental persistence. PFAS are used in many products but pose health and environmental risks. The PFAS Alternatives Act supports research, development

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill addresses the development and use of alternatives to PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as forever chemicals due to their environmental persistence. PFAS are used in many products but pose health and environmental risks. The PFAS Alternatives Act supports research, development, or adoption of safer substitutes for these chemicals. By promoting alternatives, the bill aims to reduce reliance on harmful PFAS while maintaining necessary product performance.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses alternatives to PFAS forever chemicals
Supports research and development of safer substitutes
Reduces reliance on harmful persistent chemicals
Promotes adoption of PFAS-free products
Balances environmental protection with product needs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For public health: Reduced exposure to harmful forever chemicals. For manufacturers: Guidance on transitioning from PFAS. For researchers: Support for developing safe alternatives. For environment: Decreased PFAS contamination. For consumers: Access to safer product options.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3184, 119th Congress (2025). "PFAS Alternatives Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3184

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