Clothing Microplastic Transparency Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Nov 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Clothing Microplastic Transparency Act of 2026 would require companies that sell or offer clothing for sale to disclose the estimated amount of microplastic within the garment. This disclosure would need to be made through a stamp, tag, label, or similar identifier on the clothing itself. The Federal Trade Commission, working with the Environmental Protection Agency, would develop regulations to implement this requirement, including establishing a standardized testing method for determining the microplastic mass.
This bill would affect companies engaged in selling or offering clothing and, indirectly, consumers who purchase clothing. The act defines microplastic as a plastic particle between 5 millimeters and 1 nanometer in size. Enforcement of the disclosure requirement would fall under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission, with violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on November 5, 2026, by Representative Nancy Mace, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next steps would depend on the committee's action, such as scheduling hearings or amendments, before it could potentially be considered by the full House and then the Senate.
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Timeline
5 Nov 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10958 do?
- The Clothing Microplastic Transparency Act of 2026 would require companies that sell or offer clothing for sale to disclose the estimated amount of microplastic within the garment. This disclosure would need to be made through a stamp, tag, label, or similar identifier on the clothing itself. The Federal Trade Commission, working with the Environmental Protection Agency, would develop regulations to implement this requirement, including establishing a standardized testing method for determining the microplastic mass. This bill would affect companies engaged in selling or offering clothing and, indirectly, consumers who purchase clothing. The act defines microplastic as a plastic particle between 5 millimeters and 1 nanometer in size. Enforcement of the disclosure requirement would fall under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission, with violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Introduced in the House of Representatives on November 5, 2026, by Representative Nancy Mace, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next steps would depend on the committee's action, such as scheduling hearings or amendments, before it could potentially be considered by the full House and then the Senate.
- Has H.R. 10958 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10958. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10958?
- H.R. 10958 was sponsored by Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10958?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (5 Nov 2026).
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