H.R. 4421
IntroducedBetter Straws Act
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4421
To codify Executive Order 14208 relating to ending procurement and forced use of paper straws.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 15, 2025
Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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A BILL
To codify Executive Order 14208 relating to ending procurement and forced use of paper straws.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Better Straws Act''.
SEC. 2. CODIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 14208.
Executive Order 14208 (90 Fed. Reg. 9585; relating to ending procurement and forced use of paper straws) shall have the force and effect of law. <all>