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DemocratBill · H.R. 7543· House(119-HR-7543)

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

Rep. Levin
Age: 48 years
California
Introduced
2/12/2026
Last activity
2/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsored by
Mike Levin
Cosponsors
Democrat - 66Republican - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to create new rules regarding plastic pellet pollution. It requires the Administrator to issue a final rule within 60 days of the bill's enactment. The rule aims to prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials into wastewater and runoff. This prohibition applies to specific regulated facilities and various point sources involved in the making, using, packaging, or transporting of these materials. Additionally, these limitations must be included in wastewater, stormwater, and other permits.

Yes

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7

    The bill restricts the discharge of plastic pellet pollution to protect water quality.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    The bill expands the EPA's regulatory authority over plastic pellet discharges.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-4

    The bill imposes new regulatory requirements and discharge prohibitions on plastic manufacturing and transport facilities.