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H. R. 9864 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, and for other purposes.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:378
H.R. 9864, known as the "Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The bill aims to ban the sale or distribution of food packaging in the United States if it contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, there was a plan called H.R. 9864 to stop using certain chemicals, called PFAS, in food packages because they can be harmful. The rule is set to begin in January 2025, and it means no new food packages with these chemicals can be sold.
H. R. 7775 — To prohibit the procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize the procurement of products not containing PFAS.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:372
H. R. 7775, known as the "PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024," aims to stop the government from buying certain items containing toxic chemicals called PFOS and PFOA. Starting October 2025, executive agencies won't be allowed to purchase items like nonstick cookware, carpets,...
Simple Explanation
The PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2024 is a rule that tells the government not to buy things like certain pans or carpets if they have bad chemicals in them called PFOS and PFOA and instead try to buy safer products when they can.

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