H.R.1918

Farewell to Foam Act of 2025

Introduced·3/6/25

Farewell to Foam Act of 2025 prohibits expanded polystyrene food service ware, loose fill, and coolers.

The Farewell to Foam Act of 2025 bans the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers starting January 1, 2028. The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator can impose civil penalties for violations, with escalating fines for repeat offenses. Smaller businesses face limits on the frequency of penalties. States may also enforce these provisions.

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Mar 6, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Mar 6, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.