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.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill introduced
Lobbying filed by AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Lobbying filed by TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION
Lobbying filed by AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
Lobbying filed by TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
| Registrant | Client | Amount | Filed | Period | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION | $306.6K | Jul 21, 2025 | 2025Q2 | APPCSPTRA |
| AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION | $236.6K | Apr 21, 2025 | 2025Q1 | APPTARTRD |
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| AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION |
| TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION |
| $7.7K |
| Jul 21, 2025 |
| 2025Q2 |
TRDTARTRA |
| AMERICAN APPAREL & FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION | TRAVEL GOODS ASSOCIATION | $7.7K | Apr 21, 2025 | 2025Q1 | TRDTARTRA |