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Introduced
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
In Committee
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the pro- duction and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of their consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and packaging from entering into animal and human food chains and water- ways, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill:
Establishes new requirements for the recycling and reduction of single-use plastic products and packaging. It requires producers of covered products and beverage containers to participate in Producer Responsibility Organizations that will oversee collection and recycling programs to meet performance targets. The bill also prohibits the sale of certain single-use plastic products like bags and utensils, imposes new emissions and effluent standards for plastic production facilities, and establishes programs to study and address issues like microplastics and derelict fishing gear. The bill aims to reduce plastic pollution, increase recycling, and address environmental justice concerns in communities impacted by plastic production.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Jeff Merkley (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/984/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s984/BILLS-117s984is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s984/BILLS-117s984is.pdf.pdf |
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