H.R. 6832 · In committee · Commerce

PACK Act

What it does

Prohibits deceptive recyclable claims and requires manufacturers to disclose the percentage of consumers or communities with access to recycling programs, except where recycling is available to a substantial majority of consumers and the entire package is recyclable.
Prohibits deceptive compostable claims and requires manufacturers to include qualifying descriptions and competent scientific evidence when claiming packaging is compostable.
Prohibits deceptive reusable claims and requires manufacturers to provide a means for reusing packaging through collection systems or compatible products.
Directs the Federal Trade Commission to issue non-binding guidance within two years on compliance criteria, third-party certification standards, and packaging material considerations.
Establishes preemption of state and local packaging-claim requirements that are not identical to the federal standard, preventing a patchwork of regulatory approaches.

Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce