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This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to conduct a comprehensive study on the human health impacts of microplastics (tiny plastic particles) in food and water. The study must identify the primary ways humans are exposed to microplastics and examine their potential effects on specific health areas, including children's health, the endocrine system, cancer risks, chronic illness, and reproductive health. Additionally, the Secretary is mandated to submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment, detailing the study's findings and providing recommendations for potential legislative or administrative actions to address the health risks associated with microplastic exposure. By requiring this scientific investigation, the bill aims to better understand the potential health consequences of microplastics and develop informed strategies to mitigate any identified risks to human health.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2353/all-info