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DemocratBill · H.R. 1918· House(119-HR-1918)

Farewell to Foam Act of 2025

Rep. Doggett
Age: 80 years
Texas
Introduced
3/6/2025
Last activity
3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Lloyd Doggett
Cosponsors
Democrat - 86Republican - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Farewell to Foam Act of 2025" aims to prohibit the sale and distribution of specific expanded polystyrene products. This includes food service ware, loose fill packaging, and coolers. The ban on food service ware and loose fill/coolers is set to begin on January 1, 2028. The Act establishes penalties for those who violate these prohibitions after receiving a written notification. Enforcement is managed by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Yes

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7

    The ban on expanded polystyrene food ware, loose fill, and coolers reduces the generation of plastic waste and environmental pollution.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+3

    Reducing plastic waste can lead to cleaner urban environments and less litter in cities.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2

    Reducing polystyrene waste may contribute to long-term environmental benefits for all households.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-4

    The bill mandates a transition away from low-cost polystyrene products, which may increase operating costs for manufacturers and retailers.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-3

    The ban on polystyrene products imposes new regulatory and compliance costs on small food service providers and retailers.