H.R. 4887: Stop Ineffective Paper Straws Act
The "Stop Ineffective Paper Straws Act" (SIPS Act) is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to end the use of paper straws by certain government agencies and ensures that any straws used in these contexts meet specific durability and strength standards similar to those of plastic straws. The bill includes several key components:
1. Purpose of the Bill
The bill seeks to prohibit covered agencies from procuring or using paper straws during contract performance and to establish a requirement that any straw must be as durable and strong as a plastic straw.
2. Requirements for Covered Agencies
A "covered agency," which includes entities such as the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, must adhere to the following:
- Any straw procured or used must have the strength and durability of plastic straws.
- Agencies cannot promote the use of paper straws or penalize the use of plastic straws.
3. Bidding Requirements
Any person or organization bidding to provide straws during a contract with a covered agency must:
- Certify that they do not have policies favoring paper straws over plastic straws.
- Not provide paper straws as part of their contract obligations.
- Ensure that any straws supplied meet the durability requirements equivalent to plastic straws.
4. Definitions
The bill defines a "covered agency" specifically to delineate which government entities are impacted by this legislation, which helps to clarify the scope of the law.
5. Implementation Timeline
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 5, 2025, and is currently in the introductory phase, awaiting further action and consideration by the relevant committees.
Relevant Companies
- PG (Procter & Gamble) - This company could be affected as it produces a range of consumer goods, including potentially straws in collaboration with food service organizations.
- PEP (PepsiCo) - As a major beverage company, PepsiCo may see impacts regarding its supply of straws used in beverage service.
- KO (Coca-Cola) - Similar to PepsiCo, Coca-Cola could be directly impacted in its procurement of straws used in beverage applications.
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Date | Action |
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Aug. 05, 2025 | Introduced in House |
Aug. 05, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
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