H.R. 2238 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021
H.R. 2238 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 26, 2021, sponsored by Alan S. Lowenthal with 130 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 130
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 This bill sets forth requirements and incentives to reduce the production of a variety of products and materials, including plastics, and increase efforts to collect, recycle, or compost products and materials.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 130 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 30, 2022)
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