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H.R.4636: PLASTICS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (10 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Nov. 30, 2020
- Engrossed in House - Nov. 18, 2020
- Introduced in House - Oct. 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Partnering and Leveraging Assistance to Stop Trash for International Cleaner Seas Act or the PLASTICS Act This bill authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize and advance global efforts to prevent and reduce marine debris and plastic waste. The State Department and the USAID are authorized to work with private-sector and nongovernmental entities to complement such efforts. The...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 30, 2020 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5911-5912) |
Nov. 18, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5911-5913)
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4636.
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Oct. 1, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Oct. 1, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Oct. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Oct. 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas) |