Bill > HR4486

This bill, known as the Microplastics Safety Act, directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to conduct a comprehensive study on the human health impacts of microplastics (tiny plastic particles) in food and water. The study will investigate the primary ways humans are exposed to microplastics and examine their potential effects on several critical health areas, including children's health, the endocrine system, cancer risks, chronic illnesses, and reproductive health. Additionally, the Secretary will have the flexibility to explore other important aspects of microplastics exposure. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary is required to submit a detailed report to Congress that not only presents the study's findings and conclusions but also provides recommendations for potential legislative or administrative actions to mitigate the health risks associated with microplastics in food and water supplies. The bill aims to better understand and address the potential health consequences of widespread microplastics contamination.

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