Truth in Labeling Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Aug 6, 2026
What it does
The Truth in Labeling Act of 2026 would establish national standards for labeling covered materials—such as packaging, food service products, and beverage containers—as recyclable, compostable, reusable, or refillable to reduce consumer confusion and prevent deceptive practices. It requires producers to use clear, standardized labels that accurately reflect a material’s end-of-life handling and prohibits misleading labels, including the chasing arrows symbol, on materials that do not meet the defined criteria. The bill also mandates resin identification codes on all plastic covered materials and directs the EPA Administrator, in coordination with the FTC, to develop the standardized label…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.