Senate Bill 3440 - Farewell to Foam Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-12-07

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Alternative Names

Farewell to Foam Act of 2023

Farewell to Foam Act of 2023

A bill to prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Farewell to Foam Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Committees and Subcommittees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Variations and Revisions