Representative Buddy Carter Cosponsors Bipartisan PACK Act to Standardize Packaging Claims
U.S. Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (H.R. 6832), which has advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (CMT) to the full Energy and Commerce Committee. The PACK Act aims to establish a uniform federal framework for claims made on consumer product packaging regarding recyclability, compostability, and reusability. This legislation seeks to replace the current system of varying state requirements, which has led to increased costs, complicated interstate commerce, and consumer confusion. An amendment offered by Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01), also a cosponsor, was adopted during the markup, further clarifying the role of Federal Trade Commission guidance and setting minimum requirements for third-party certifications. The bill has garnered support from a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, consumer product companies, and trade associations, including the U.S. Chamber of Co... 
