Bills · HR 1239
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1239Environmental Protection
Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to provide transparency in the apparel industry, which is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. If this bill becomes law, consumers will have a clearer, verified understanding of the environmental cost of their clothing choices, potentially encouraging more sustainable purchasing habits. It could also push apparel companies, both large and small, to evaluate and improve their production methods to reduce their environmental footprint, even if their participation is voluntary.
Without this bill, consumers lack a standardized, government-backed way to compare the environmental impact of different clothing items, making it harder to support environmentally friendly brands. This legislation could help address growing concerns about climate change and the sustainability of fast fashion by empowering consumers and incentivizing industry change.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a voluntary program for sustainable apparel labeling.
This creates a new government-backed system for environmental labeling in the clothing industry.
PROVISION 02
Allows apparel sellers to apply to the EPA to include their products in the labeling program.
Companies can choose to participate, giving them a way to signal their environmental efforts to consumers.
PROVISION 03
Requires the label to display a numerical summary of the total greenhouse gas emissions across the product's full life cycle.
Consumers will get specific, comparable data about the environmental impact of clothing items.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that the label include a QR code or similar mechanism for electronic access to more detailed environmental information.
This provides comprehensive transparency, allowing consumers to dig deeper into a product's sustainability data.
PROVISION 05
Requires the EPA to establish uniform verification standards based on scientific information and international benchmarks for the data on the labels.
Ensures that the environmental claims on labels are credible and consistent across all participating products.
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YRS IN OFFICE
7
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1239
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House BillHR 1239Environmental Protection
Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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