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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 11, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 4636

PLASTICS Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 18, 2020)

Partnering and Leveraging Assistance to Stop Trash for International Cleaner Seas Act or the PLASTICS Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize and advance global efforts to prevent and reduce marine debris and plastic waste. The State Department and the USAID are authorized to work with private-sector and nongovernmental entities to complement such efforts.

The bill also authorizes the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to establish an initiative to pursue investment opportunities to address plastic waste pollution and support improved waste management systems in developing countries.

What just happenedNov 30, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
21 cosponsors10 D11 R
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  1. Nov 30, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Nov 18, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 18, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5911-5912)

  4. Nov 18, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5911-5912)

  5. Nov 18, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4636.

  6. Nov 18, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5911-5913)

  7. Nov 18, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Oct 1, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Oct 1, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Oct 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Oct 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Oct 11, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 18, 202053

Partnering and Leveraging Assistance to Stop Trash for International Cleaner Seas Act or the PLASTICS Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize and advance global efforts to prevent and reduce marine debris and plastic waste. The State Department and the USAID are authorized to work with private-sector and nongovernmental entities to complement such efforts.

The bill also authorizes the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to establish an initiative to pursue investment opportunities to address plastic waste pollution and support improved waste management systems in developing countries.

Introduced in HouseOct 11, 2019

Partnering and Leveraging Assistance to Stop Trash for International Cleaner Seas Act or the PLASTICS Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize and advance global efforts to prevent and reduce marine debris and plastic waste. The State Department and USAID are authorized to work with private-sector and nongovernmental entities to complement such efforts.

PLASTICS Act — Informed