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Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

USA119th CongressS-4181| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgate a final rule within 60 days of its enactment. The primary objective of this rule is to prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials into water. This prohibition applies to facilities regulated under specific parts of the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as any point source that manufactures, uses, packages, or transports these materials. The requirements of this rule must be reflected in all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the EPA and State-delegated programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, ensuring comprehensive enforcement of the new limitations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2337
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7543
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1583)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2337
    Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7543
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1583)

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7543: Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

USA119th CongressS-4181| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This legislation mandates that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgate a final rule within 60 days of its enactment. The primary objective of this rule is to prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials into water. This prohibition applies to facilities regulated under specific parts of the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as any point source that manufactures, uses, packages, or transports these materials. The requirements of this rule must be reflected in all wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued by the EPA and State-delegated programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, ensuring comprehensive enforcement of the new limitations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2337
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7543
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1583)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2337
    Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7543
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1583)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7543: Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted