SRES560Referred to Committee

A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-17
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
SRES
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democrat · RI · Senator
Votes with party: 82.2% (827 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (8)

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Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2025-12-17

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution acknowledges the serious health dangers of mercury pollution, which can cause permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects in people exposed to it. The measure recognizes mercury as a significant environmental and public health threat, likely to support efforts for stricter pollution controls and protections for vulnerable populations like pregnant women and children. The resolution has been sent to the Senate's environmental committee for consideration.

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Environmental Protection
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