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<title>PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act</title>
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<action-date>2021-05-25</action-date>
<action-desc>Introduced in Senate</action-desc>
<summary-text><![CDATA[<p><strong>PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act</strong></p> <p>This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from procuring or purchasing specified items (e.g., cleaning products) containing a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.</p> <p>DOD may not authorize the sale of any specified item containing PFAS on DOD property, such as commissaries or online exchange shops.</p> </p>]]></summary-text>
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