Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 1, 2022Environmental Protection
S. 5163
Protecting Communities from Plastics Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 1, 2022)
Protecting Communities from Plastics Act
This bill sets forth a variety of requirements and incentives to reduce the production and use of plastics and other petrochemicals, including by directing the Environmental Protection Agency to place a temporary pause on certain new permits for petrochemical facilities under the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
What just happenedDec 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateDec 1, 2022
- Dec 1, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Dec 1, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate