HR4486Referred to Committee
Microplastics Safety Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-07-17
Introduced
14
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Janelle S. Bynum
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 96.2% (554 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/B001326
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (14)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- W. Gregory Steube (R-FL-17)Original· 2025-07-17
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2025-09-16
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8)· 2025-09-16
- Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)· 2025-09-26
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-0)· 2025-09-26
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12)· 2025-09-26
- Juan Vargas (D-CA-52)· 2025-09-26
- Young Kim (R-CA-40)· 2025-09-30
- Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-7)· 2025-10-24
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA-4)· 2025-11-07
- Nick LaLota (R-NY-1)· 2025-11-07
- Pablo José Hernández (D-PR-0)· 2025-11-07
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)· 2026-04-09
- Julia Brownley (D-CA-26)· 2026-04-09
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-07-17
Previously
- Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-17
Plain-English Summary
This bill would require the federal government to study and regulate microplastics—tiny plastic particles found in food, water, and consumer products—to protect public health. It would likely direct agencies to set safety standards, require companies to test products for microplastics, and inform consumers about potential health risks from exposure to these particles. The legislation affects manufacturers, food and beverage companies, and consumers concerned about the health impacts of microplastics in everyday products.
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Subjects
Health
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