POPP Act

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4038

The POPP Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4038, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of the POPP Act is to address the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways.

The bill aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in the environment by implementing a number of measures. These measures include increasing funding for research into alternative materials that can be used in place of plastic, as well as investing in infrastructure to improve recycling and waste management systems.

Additionally, the POPP Act seeks to hold plastic producers accountable for the waste that their products create. This would involve implementing a system of extended producer responsibility, where companies would be responsible for the disposal and recycling of the products they produce. Overall, the POPP Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to tackle the issue of plastic pollution from multiple angles. If passed, it could have a significant impact on reducing the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our oceans and waterways.

Current Status of Bill HR 4038

Bill HR 4038 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4038 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2023.  Bill HR 4038's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of June 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4038

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
22
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4038

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4038

POPP ActPOPP ActProtect Our Power Plants ActTo prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule related to new source performance standards and emissions guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions from certain stationary sources, and for other purposes.
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