Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This resolution is a House-only statement that formally supports naming July 2026 "Plastic Pollution Action Month" and urges people to take steps to reduce plastic pollution. It does not create any new laws, programs, or funding and does not require the President's approval. It is a non-binding, symbolic expression of the House's views and intentions. Its practical effect is to raise awareness and encourage voluntary action by individuals and communities.
This House resolution expresses support for designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month," recognizes harms from plastic pollution to human health and the environment, cites statistics on plastic production and waste, and encourages individuals to participate in year-round activities to reduce plastic pollution.
It is a non-binding, symbolic statement without creating new regulatory authority or funding.
As a House simple resolution (expressing support), it does not create binding law and therefore cannot become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a conventional commemorative House resolution: it compiles factual 'Whereas' statements, designates a month, recognizes harms, and encourages public action without creating legal obligations, funding, or implementation tasks.
Progressive wants this tied to stronger producer responsibility measures
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Progressive wants this tied to stronger producer responsibility measures
Likely views the resolution positively as useful awareness-raising that aligns with environmental protection and public-health goals, while seeing it as limited without stronger policy.
Would want it paired with concrete measures to reduce single-use plastics and hold producers accountable.
Generally supportive of a low-cost, nonbinding measure that promotes voluntary action and public education, but cautious about symbolic acts without measurable outcomes.
Would favor clear coordination, modest investments, and evidence-based follow-up steps.
Skeptical of federal symbolic resolutions but not uniformly opposed, given emphasis on voluntary action and local cleanup efforts.
Concerned it could be a pretext for new regulations, higher costs on businesses, or federal overreach.
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As a House simple resolution (expressing support), it does not create binding law and therefore cannot become statute.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressive wants this tied to stronger producer responsibility measures
As a House simple resolution (expressing support), it does not create binding law and therefore cannot become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a conventional commemorative House resolution: it compiles factual 'Whereas' statements, designates a month, recognizes harms, and encourages public acti…
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