Bills · S 2435
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2435Environmental Protection
Fighting Fibers Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenConsumers buying new washing machines after January 1, 2030, would be directly affected as their machines would come with these filters and require regular maintenance to empty them. They would also see a new label on these appliances, prompting a new routine for laundry care. Manufacturers and retailers of washing machines (both residential and commercial) would need to redesign or adapt their products to include these filtration systems and ensure compliance with the labeling requirements.
Environmental agencies, specifically the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), would be responsible for developing specific regulations, setting standards for the filters, and enforcing the new requirements. The EPA would also conduct and report on a nationwide study about microfiber pollution, which could inform broader environmental policies.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all new residential and commercial washing machines sold in the U.S. beginning January 1, 2030, to include a microfiber filtration system that is active across all wash cycles and has a mesh size of no more than 100 micrometers, or an equivalent standard set by federal agencies.
This directly addresses the source of microfiber pollution from laundry by requiring technology to capture fibers before they enter wastewater.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that new washing machines with these filters display a clear label informing consumers about the filter and instructing them to check it regularly and dispose of captured lint.
This ensures consumers are aware of the filter, its purpose, and their role in its maintenance to ensure effectiveness and proper disposal.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to create regulations for the filter standards, labeling, and to assess civil penalties for non-compliance.
This gives federal agencies the authority to implement, oversee, and enforce the new requirements for washing machine manufacturers and sellers.
PROVISION 04
Requires the EPA to conduct a nationwide study on the presence, sources, pathways, and potential toxic effects of microfibers in the human body and environment, including impacts on environmental justice communities, with a report due to Congress within one year.
This provision aims to gather scientific data on the scope and impact of microfiber pollution, which can inform future policy decisions and public understanding.
PROVISION 05
Establishes civil penalties for violating the requirements, with a fine of up to $10,000 for a first offense and $30,000 for each subsequent offense.
These penalties provide a deterrent to ensure that manufacturers and sellers comply with the new filtration and labeling standards.
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2 EVENTSJUL 24
Introduced in Senate
JUL 24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2435
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 24, 2025
Last actionJul 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 24, 2025
Senate BillS 2435Environmental Protection
Fighting Fibers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 24, 2025
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