Bill > HR4903

This bill seeks to expand and coordinate research on the potential health effects of plastic exposure by amending the Public Health Service Act. It establishes a comprehensive program to study how humans are exposed to plastics, including through manufacturing, occupational settings, environmental sources, and everyday interactions with plastic products. The bill authorizes $10 million annually from 2026 to 2030 to fund research grants and create Centers of Excellence focused on plastic exposure health research. These research efforts will prioritize developing standardized scientific methods for studying microplastics and nanoplastics, creating validated testing methodologies, and filling knowledge gaps about potential health impacts. The research will involve collaboration between multiple federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration, and National Institutes of Health. Researchers will be encouraged to develop reproducible scientific methods, create standard definitions for different types of plastic particles, and assess potential health risks. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing the research findings and requires sharing of research results across various scientific and governmental agencies to promote transparency and further scientific understanding of plastic exposure's potential health consequences.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4903/all-info