National Lung Cancer Awareness Month Bill

Official: Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill aims to raise awareness about lung cancer by declaring November 2025 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights the need for early detection and effective treatment options for this disease.

If you or someone you know is affected by lung cancer, this bill could lead to more resources and support for early detection and treatment.

Affects: Individuals diagnosed with lung cancer and their families will benefit from increased awareness and support.

Summary

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.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill supports designating November 2025 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. 2. It encourages awareness about lung cancer and its impact on individuals and families. 3. The bill promotes the importance of early detection and treatment for lung cancer.

Who is affected?

Individuals diagnosed with lung cancer and their families will benefit from increased awareness and support.