Fighting Fibers Act of 2025

Mandatory Microfiber Filtration: Beginning January 1, 2030, all new washing machines sold or offered for sale must contain a microfiber filtration system, which must be active across all washing cycles (Section 3(a) and 3(b)).

Consumer Information: New washing machines must bear a conspicuous label that notifies the consumer that the machine contains a filter to capture microfibers and instructs them to check it regularly (Section 3(b)(2)).

Scientific Research and Awareness: The Administrator is required to conduct a nationwide study to determine the presence, sources, and pathways of microfibers in the human body and the environment, as well as their potential toxic effects and inequitable impacts on environmental justice communities (Section 4(a) and 4(b)(1)).

Public Transparency: The results of the nationwide study on microfibers must be submitted to Congress and made available to the public within one year of the Act's enactment (Section 4(b)(2)).

Civil Penalties for Non-compliance: Any person who violates the requirements of the Act may be assessed a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for a first violation and up to $30,000 for subsequent violations (Section 3(d)(1)).

Consumer Maintenance Burden: The required labeling instructs consumers that they must "Check filter regularly and dispose of captured lint in a waste bin" (Section 3(b)(2)).