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MICRO Plastics Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5902
Making Investments in Curbing the Ruinous Output of Plastics Act of 2020 or the MICRO Plastics Act of 2020
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a pilot program that tests the efficacy and cost effectiveness of tools, technologies, and techniques to (1) remove microplastics from the environment, and (2) prevent the release of microplastics into the environment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5902
Bill HR 5902 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5902 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5902's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of February 14, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5902
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5902
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental technology
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Marine pollution
- Solid waste and recycling
- Water quality
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5902
MICRO Plastics Act of 2020
To establish a microplastics pilot program, and for other purposes.
MICRO Plastics Act of 2020
Making Investments in Curbing the Ruinous Output of Plastics Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5902
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