119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
H.R. 6832Out of CommitteeCommerce
PACK Act
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. (R-TX)19 cosponsorsIntroduced Dec 17, 2025
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In plain English
H.R. 6832, the PACK Act, sponsored by Rep. Randy K. Weber (R-TX), establishes federal requirements for how companies can label packaging as recyclable, compostable, or reusable, setting standards to prevent misleading environmental claims. The bill sets rules for what qualifies as recyclable, compostable, or reusable packaging and creates procedures for enforcing these standards. The measure passed committee unanimously with a 25-0 vote on September 16, 2026.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. Requirements for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims
- Sec. 27. Recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims for packaging
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Activity timeline
Sep 16
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Full action log
All 8 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 16
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
Sep 16
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 1
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 1
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Dec 17
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Dec 17
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 17
Introduced in House
Dec 17
Introduced in House
All 19 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 18 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Gray, AdamCA-13
Republicans (18)
Moore, BarryAL-01
McDowell, Addison P.NC-06
Dunn, Neal P.FL-02
Joyce, David P.OH-14
Crenshaw, DanTX-02
Rulli, Michael A.OH-06
Steil, BryanWI-01
Fulcher, RussID-01
Lee, Laurel M.FL-15
Thompson, GlennPA-15
Grothman, GlennWI-06
Wied, TonyWI-08
Feenstra, RandyIA-04
Balderson, TroyOH-12
Joyce, JohnPA-13
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