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Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9593| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2026
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2026," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Its central purpose is to eliminate certain chemical compounds from food packaging materials. Specifically, the legislation establishes a prohibition against the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS . The bill provides a clear definition for PFAS, identifying them as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom. This significant change in food packaging regulations is scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2027 , intending to enhance public health and safety by removing these substances from the food supply chain.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2827
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6026
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9864
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024
Jul 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2827
    Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6026
    Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9864
    Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024


  • July 6, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9593| House 
| Updated: 7/6/2026
This bill, known as the "Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2026," aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Its central purpose is to eliminate certain chemical compounds from food packaging materials. Specifically, the legislation establishes a prohibition against the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS . The bill provides a clear definition for PFAS, identifying them as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom. This significant change in food packaging regulations is scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2027 , intending to enhance public health and safety by removing these substances from the food supply chain.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2827
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6026
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9864
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024
Jul 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2827
    Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6026
    Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9864
    Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024


  • July 6, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 6, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted