The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) position offers a framework for designing effective EPR legislation for packaging in the United States. Developed through consensus among stakeholders across the plastic packaging value chain, this document outlines six priority levers essential to advancing packaging circularity: Funding Model, Funding System Design, Fee Setting & Eco-Modulation, Performance Targets, Responsible End Markets, and Covered Materials. The framework emphasizes the importance of harmonization across states on core EPR elements, such as scope, definitions, and performance metrics, to reduce administrative burdens and accelerate progress toward a circular economy. It also highlights the need for flexibility in certain areas to reflect state-specific contexts, while advocating consistency in others to incentivize sustainable packaging design. Some key principles include aligning performance targets with USPP’s Roadmap 2.0, prioritizing domestic recycling infrastructure, and establishing clear definitions and guardrails for responsible end markets and postconsumer recycled content (PCR). This document serves as a practical guide for policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders to craft EPR laws that are equitable, effective, and adaptable to evolving industry needs