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BillHR 7543 · 119

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

Introduced
Feb 12, 2026
Cosponsors
51
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Bans the release of plastic pellets into waters, Requires companies to implement spill prevention measures and clean up existing pellet pollution.

Sponsored By

Mike Levin
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 12, 2026
  3. Feb 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects companies that manufacture or transport plastic pellets, requiring them to change their practices to prevent pollution, and also impacts communities and ecosystems near affected waterways by reducing plastic waste.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
51backers
  • Democratic51
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (51)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Water Resources and Environment
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.