To phase out production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes.

H.R. 8016 proposes to eliminate the production of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for nonessential uses and to ban the release of these chemicals. PFAS are synthetic chemicals found in many consumer and industrial products, including food packaging, non-stick cookware, water-resistant textiles, and firefighting foams. These chemicals persist in the environment and have been detected in drinking water supplies and human blood across the United States.

If enacted, this bill would require manufacturers to phase out PFAS in products where alternatives exist, while potentially allowing continued use in applications where no substitutes are currently available. The legislation aims to reduce human and environmental exposure to these persistent chemicals. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in March 2026 and referred to committee for consideration. It would require presidential signature to become law.