arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Ban on Harmful PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging Containers.

This act prohibits the use of intentionally added PFAS chemicals, often called "forever chemicals," in packaging designed to hold food. The goal is to enhance food safety and protect public health by removing these potentially harmful substances from everyday consumer products. The ban takes effect starting January 1, 2025.
Key points
Starting January 1, 2025, food packaging cannot contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
The change aims to eliminate potentially harmful substances from materials that come into contact with the food you eat.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024
Print number: HR 9864
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Process start date: 2024-09-27
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch
Summary & Status

Key Questions about Ban on Harmful PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging Containers.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 9864.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Starting January 1, 2025, food packaging cannot contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
  • The change aims to eliminate potentially harmful substances from materials that come into contact with the food you eat.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 9864

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

CATEGORIES

Health Environment