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Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act
3/5/2025, 5:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 960
Bill 119 hr 960 aims to make changes to chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States in order to adjust the criteria for a garment to be classified as water resistant. The current requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant are being modified under this bill.
The bill seeks to update and clarify the standards for determining whether a garment can be classified as water resistant. This could potentially impact the import and export of garments that claim to be water resistant. The changes proposed in this bill could have implications for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers who rely on accurate labeling of garments.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 960 is focused on ensuring that the criteria for classifying garments as water resistant are clear and consistent. It is important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to understand the potential impact it may have on the garment industry and consumers.
The bill seeks to update and clarify the standards for determining whether a garment can be classified as water resistant. This could potentially impact the import and export of garments that claim to be water resistant. The changes proposed in this bill could have implications for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers who rely on accurate labeling of garments.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 960 is focused on ensuring that the criteria for classifying garments as water resistant are clear and consistent. It is important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to understand the potential impact it may have on the garment industry and consumers.
Congressional Summary of HR 960
Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act
This bill revises requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The HTS sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States.
Currently, garments that are classified under specified subheadings under chapter 62 of the HTS (e.g., water resistant trousers) must have a water resistance such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when tested in accordance with a specified test method. Further, the water resistance must be the result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining. This bill removes the requirement that the water resistance must be the result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining.
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Current Status of Bill HR 960
Bill HR 960 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 960 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 960's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 960
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 960
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 960
To amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant.
To amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 960
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