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- H.R.5902
H.R.5902: MICRO Plastics Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2020
Bill Summary
Making Investments in Curbing the Ruinous Output of Plastics Act of 2020 or the MICRO Plastics Act of 2020 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a pilot program that tests the efficacy and cost effectiveness of tools, technologies, and techniques to (1) remove microplastics from the environment, and (2) prevent the release of microplastics into the environment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 14, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Feb. 13, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Mast (R-Fla.) |