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Microplastics Safety Act

USA119th CongressHR-4486| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
Janelle S. Bynum

Janelle S. Bynum

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (12)
Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to undertake a comprehensive study concerning the human health impacts of exposure to microplastics present in food and water. The study is specifically designed to identify major pathways of human exposure to these microplastics. Furthermore, the study will thoroughly address the potential health consequences, focusing on critical areas such as children's health , the endocrine system , cancer, chronic illness, and reproductive health, alongside any other pertinent areas determined by the Secretary. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary is required to submit a detailed report to Congress, outlining the study's findings and conclusions. This report must also include specific recommendations for legislative or administrative action to mitigate the identified human health impacts of microplastic exposure.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2353
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2353
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2353: Microplastics Safety Act

Microplastics Safety Act

USA119th CongressHR-4486| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to undertake a comprehensive study concerning the human health impacts of exposure to microplastics present in food and water. The study is specifically designed to identify major pathways of human exposure to these microplastics. Furthermore, the study will thoroughly address the potential health consequences, focusing on critical areas such as children's health , the endocrine system , cancer, chronic illness, and reproductive health, alongside any other pertinent areas determined by the Secretary. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary is required to submit a detailed report to Congress, outlining the study's findings and conclusions. This report must also include specific recommendations for legislative or administrative action to mitigate the identified human health impacts of microplastic exposure.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2353
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2353
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Janelle S. Bynum

Janelle S. Bynum

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (12)
Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2353: Microplastics Safety Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted