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HR4694Referred to Committee

Fighting Fibers Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-23
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Mike Levin
Mike Levin
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.8% (649 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$169k
  • Climate & Environment$10k
  • Abortion Rights$3k

Full profile: /officials/L000593

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

3 cosponsors on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-07-23

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-07-23

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would establish new regulations to reduce the release of microfibers—tiny synthetic particles shed from textiles and plastics—into the environment and water systems. It would likely require manufacturers of clothing, textiles, and other fiber-producing products to implement measures that capture or prevent these particles from entering waterways, affecting both the companies that make these products and consumers who use them. Environmental groups and public health advocates support such measures because microfibers can accumulate in ecosystems and potentially harm aquatic life and human health.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Environmental Protection
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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