U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5525: Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A BILL To eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Beverage (A) In general The term beverage means any drinkable liquid intended for human oral consumption, including-- (i) water; (ii) flavored water; (iii) soda water; (iv) mineral water; (v) beer; (vi) a malt beverage; (vii) a carbonated soft drink; (viii) liquor; (ix) tea; (x) coffee; (xi) hard cider; (xii) fruit juice; (xiii) an energy or sports drink; (xiv) coconut water; (xv) wine; (xvi) a yogurt drink; (xvii) a probiotic drink; (xviii) a wine cooler; and (xix) any other beverage determined to be appropriate by the Administrator. (B) Exclusions The term beverage does not include-- (i) a drug regulated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. ); (ii) infant formula; or (iii) a meal replacement liquid. (3) Beverage container (A) In general The term beverage container means a prepackaged container that-- (i) is designed to hold a beverage; (ii) is made of any material, including glass, plastic, and metal; and (iii) has a volume of not more than 3 liters. (B) …
Sponsors
- Welch, Peter (D) · primary sponsor
- Merkley, Jeff (D, SD-OR)
- Booker, Cory (D)
- Van Hollen, Chris (D)
- Bernard Sanders (I, SD-VT)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Environmental Protection
Common questions
- What is SB5525?
- SB5525 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026.
- What does SB5525 do?
- In its own words: To eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5525?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5525?
- Welch, Peter (D), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5525?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5525
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