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Microplastics Safety Act
7/30/2025, 12:38 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4486
The bill "H.R. 4486" from the 119th Congress aims to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, specifically through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to undertake a study regarding the human health effects of exposure to microplastics in food and water. The bill further requires the submission of a report on the findings of this study to Congress.
Current Status of Bill HR 4486
Bill HR 4486 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4486 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2025. Bill HR 4486's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 17, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4486
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4486
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4486
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to conduct a study, and submit to Congress a report, on the human health impacts of exposure to microplastics in food and water.
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to conduct a study, and submit to Congress a report, on the human health impacts of exposure to microplastics in food and water.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4486
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