Plastic Health Research Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 8
- Latest action
- Aug 5, 2025
What it does
The Plastic Health Research Act would amend the Public Health Service Act to expand and coordinate federal research on plastic exposure and its potential health effects, including through grants and the establishment of centers of excellence. It would authorize $10 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support research grants and center operations focused on improving scientific methods, developing standardized testing for microplastics and nanoplastics, and assessing health impacts. The bill requires annual public reports to Congress and mandates information sharing among federal agencies such as the EPA, FDA, NIH, NIST, and NOAA. It defines plastic exposure broadly to…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.