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Fighting Fibers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2435| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Fighting Fibers Act of 2025" mandates that, starting January 1, 2030, all new residential and commercial washing machines sold in the United States must incorporate a microfiber filtration system . This system must be active across all washing cycles, either integrated into the machine or provided as an in-line filter, and must achieve a filtration standard of not greater than 100 micrometers or an equivalent efficacy determined by the EPA and Department of Energy. Additionally, these washing machines must bear a conspicuous label instructing consumers to regularly check and dispose of captured microfibers, with civil penalties imposed for non-compliance. Beyond these manufacturing requirements, the bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a comprehensive nationwide study on microfibers. This study will investigate their presence, sources, and pathways in the human body and environment, assessing potential toxic effects on human health and the environment. It will also examine any inequitable impact on environmental justice communities, with a public report to Congress due within one year of the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4884
Fighting Fibers Act of 2024
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4694
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4884
    Fighting Fibers Act of 2024


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4694
    Introduced in House


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4694: Fighting Fibers Act of 2025

Fighting Fibers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2435| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
The "Fighting Fibers Act of 2025" mandates that, starting January 1, 2030, all new residential and commercial washing machines sold in the United States must incorporate a microfiber filtration system . This system must be active across all washing cycles, either integrated into the machine or provided as an in-line filter, and must achieve a filtration standard of not greater than 100 micrometers or an equivalent efficacy determined by the EPA and Department of Energy. Additionally, these washing machines must bear a conspicuous label instructing consumers to regularly check and dispose of captured microfibers, with civil penalties imposed for non-compliance. Beyond these manufacturing requirements, the bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a comprehensive nationwide study on microfibers. This study will investigate their presence, sources, and pathways in the human body and environment, assessing potential toxic effects on human health and the environment. It will also examine any inequitable impact on environmental justice communities, with a public report to Congress due within one year of the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4884
Fighting Fibers Act of 2024
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4694
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4884
    Fighting Fibers Act of 2024


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4694
    Introduced in House


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4694: Fighting Fibers Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted