Bill117th CongressFiled May 20, 2022Environmental Protection
H.R. 7861
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 20, 2022)
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.
What just happenedMay 23, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47](D-CA)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 D
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- Introduced in HouseMay 20, 2022
- May 23, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House
- May 20, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House