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S.984: Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 25, 2021
Bill Summary
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. The bill makes certain producers of products (e.g., packaging, paper, single-use products, beverage containers, or food service products) fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |