The Fighting Fibers Act requires all new washing machines sold in the United States to include a microfiber filtration system starting January 1, 2030. The filtration system must have a mesh size of no more than 100 micrometers and be active during all wash cycles, either built into the machine or installed as an in-line filter. Every washing machine must also display a consumer-visible label instructing users to regularly check and empty the filter. The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy will jointly develop regulations to enforce these standards, with penalties of up to $10,000 for first violations and $30,000 for subsequent violations. Additionally, the bill directs the EPA to conduct a nationwide study within one year on microfiber pollution in the environment and human body, including whether it poses health risks and disproportionately affects low-income communities.
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