H.R. 7543 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
H.R. 7543 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 12, 2026, sponsored by Mike Levin with 66 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Levin (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Feb 13, 2026)
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