The PFAS-Free Procurement Act of 2023 restricts the federal government's purchasing of products containing certain harmful chemicals known as PFAS, often called "forever chemicals" because they persist in the environment and human body. Starting October 1, 2025, federal agencies would be banned from entering into new contracts to buy nonstick cookware and cooking utensils, as well as furniture, carpets, and rugs treated with stain-resistant coatings, if those items contain perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), two specific types of PFAS linked to health risks. Beyond this outright ban, the bill also directs federal agencies to generally prioritize buying these covered items without harmful PFAS chemicals whenever such alternatives are available and practical, even if not explicitly banned. This legislation primarily affects federal government purchasing offices and the companies that sell furniture, cookware, and textiles to the government, potentially encouraging manufacturers to develop and offer more PFAS-free product lines. The bill does not include specific new funding, as it focuses on changing procurement rules and priorities rather than creating new spending programs.