SBE Council Statement in Support of the “Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act” (PACK Act), H.R. 6832

By SBE Council at 14 July, 2026, 12:17 pm

The following statement of support for the “PACK Act” (H.R. 6832) may be attributed to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) President & CEO Karen Kerrigan:

“Small business owners and entrepreneurs need clear, consistent rules in order to sell and compete across state lines. The current patchwork of state laws governing recyclability labeling creates compliance complexity and higher costs for businesses, and confusion for consumers. The PACK Act is a practical solution that will reduce uncertainty and confusion by establishing a science-backed uniform federal standard for recyclability labeling governed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).”

“Retailers and their suppliers are facing differing state requirements for making recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims. This fragmented approach creates challenges for small businesses operating across state lines and makes it more difficult to communicate accurate information to consumers. The PACK Act would vest primary authority within the FTC to oversee these standards while creating a national baseline for consumer packaging claims.”

“By replacing conflicting and varying rules with a clear national framework, the PACK Act will support small businesses in terms of reducing compliance burdens and friction in interstate commerce. SBE Council appreciates Congressman Randy Weber’s leadership in introducing this bill to promote recycling, common sense, small business competitiveness and efficiency, and better environmental outcomes.”

SBE Council is a nonpartisan advocacy, research and education organization dedicated to protecting small business and promoting entrepreneurship. For more than 30 years, SBE Council has advanced a range of private sector and public policy initiatives to strengthen the ecosystem for strong startup activity and small business growth.

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