HR 4486
Microplastics Safety Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:44 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Microplastics Safety Act, directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential health effects of microplastic exposure through food and water. The study will investigate impacts on various aspects of health, including children, the endocrine system, cancer risk, chronic illnesses, and reproductive health. Based on the study’s findings, the FDA must then submit a report to Congress with recommendations for further action to protect public health.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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