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This bill, known as the "Fighting Fibers Act of 2025," requires all new washing machines sold in the United States to include a microfiber filtration system starting January 1, 2030. The bill defines a microfiber filtration system as a filter that operates across all washing cycles and is either built into the machine or included as an in-line filter, with a mesh size of 100 micrometers or less. Washing machines must also bear a conspicuous label instructing consumers to check and dispose of captured lint properly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator and the Secretary of Energy will jointly develop and enforce these regulations, with civil penalties of up to $10,000 for first violations and $30,000 for subsequent violations. Additionally, the bill mandates a nationwide study on microfibers, investigating their presence in the human body and environment, potential toxic effects, and impacts on environmental justice communities. Microfibers are defined as synthetic or natural textile fibers less than 5 millimeters long. The EPA Administrator must submit a public report on the study's findings to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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