Farewell to Foam Act of 2023

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Summary of Bill S 3440

The Farewell to Foam Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3440, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to phase out the use of foam food containers and packaging materials in order to reduce environmental pollution and promote the use of more sustainable alternatives.

If passed, the Farewell to Foam Act would prohibit the sale and distribution of foam food containers and packaging materials by a certain date, likely within a few years of the bill becoming law. This would apply to both businesses and individuals, with penalties for non-compliance.

The bill also includes provisions for research and development of alternative materials that are more environmentally friendly, as well as grants and incentives for businesses to transition away from foam products. Additionally, there are measures to increase recycling and composting of foam materials to reduce waste. Supporters of the Farewell to Foam Act argue that foam products are harmful to the environment, as they do not biodegrade easily and can pollute waterways and harm wildlife. They believe that phasing out foam products is an important step towards reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainability. Opponents of the bill may argue that banning foam products could be costly for businesses and consumers, and that there may be unintended consequences such as increased use of other non-sustainable materials. However, proponents of the bill believe that the long-term benefits of reducing foam pollution outweigh any short-term costs. Overall, the Farewell to Foam Act of 2023 aims to address the environmental impact of foam products and promote more sustainable alternatives. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will depend on the support of lawmakers and the public.

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Current Status of Bill S 3440

Bill S 3440 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill S 3440 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2023.  Bill S 3440's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3440

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3440

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3440

Farewell to Foam Act of 2023Farewell to Foam Act of 2023A 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3440

R
Chris Van Hollen
Maryland(Democrat)
R
Elizabeth Warren
Massachusetts(Democrat)
R
Peter Welch
Vermont(Democrat)
R
Ron Wyden
Oregon(Democrat)
R
Bernard Sanders
Vermont(Independent)
R
Jeff Merkley
Oregon(Democrat)

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