H.R. 1918: Farewell to Foam Act of 2025
The "Farewell to Foam Act of 2025" aims to reduce the use of expanded polystyrene products by prohibiting their sale and distribution in the United States. Below is a summary of its key provisions:
Definitions
The bill provides specific definitions for several terms, including:
- Expanded Polystyrene: A type of foam plastic commonly used for food containers and packing materials.
- Covered Polystyrene Foam Ware: Includes expanded polystyrene food service ware, loose fill (packing peanuts), and coolers.
- Food Service Provider: Any entity that sells or distributes prepared food or beverages for immediate consumption.
Prohibition on Products
Starting January 1, 2028, the law will prohibit:
- The sale, offering for sale, or distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware by food service providers, manufacturers, distributors, or retailers.
- The sale, offering for sale, or distribution of expanded polystyrene loose fill and coolers by manufacturers, distributors, or retailers.
Enforcement Mechanisms
The bill outlines a process for enforcing these prohibitions:
- Notification for First Violation: When an entity violates the ban, they will receive a written notification from the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Penalties for Subsequent Violations: If a second violation occurs, a civil penalty will be imposed, with increasing fines for further violations:
- $250 for a second violation;
- $500 for a third violation;
- $1,000 for a fourth and any subsequent violation.
- Limitations on Penalties: For small businesses, penalties may be limited based on annual revenue, occurring no more than once in a seven-day period.
- State Enforcement: States may be allowed to enforce the provisions if they meet specific requirements set by the Administrator.
Regulatory Authority
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is given the authority to create additional regulations as necessary for the implementation of this Act.
Relevant Companies
- CLX (The Clorox Company): This company produces disposable food service products and may need to transition to alternative materials.
- PETR (Petrus Brands, Inc.): This is a manufacturer of packaging solutions that could see an impact on products reliant on expanded polystyrene.
- AMP (Ampac Holdings): A major packaging company that may need to adjust its manufacturing processes due to this legislation.
This is an AI-generated summary of the bill text. There may be mistakes.
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TrackLloyd Doggett
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TrackBecca Balint
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TrackAl Green
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TrackAdam Smith
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TrackMark Takano
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TrackRashida Tlaib
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Mar. 06, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 06, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
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