Bill > HR4887

This bill, known as the "Stop Ineffective Paper Straws Act" (SIPS Act), aims to regulate straw procurement and usage in federal agencies by mandating that any straws used in government-owned or leased facilities must have the strength and durability comparable to plastic straws. The bill applies to specific covered agencies, including the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA. Contractors bidding on government contracts must represent that they do not have policies promoting paper straws or penalizing plastic straws, will not provide paper straws during contract performance, and will ensure any straws provided meet the strength and durability standards of plastic straws. The legislation appears to be a response to concerns about the effectiveness and performance of paper straws, seeking to ensure that government facilities have access to more reliable straw alternatives.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4887/all-info