Bill · H.Res. 1470· House(119-HRES-1470)
Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
- Introduced
- 8/3/2026
- Last activity
- 8/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Doggett
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month." It highlights that plastic pollution is a global threat, noting that plastic production is projected to triple by 2050. The text cites various statistics regarding plastic waste in the United States, including low recycling rates and the amount of plastic entering the oceans. It also mentions health risks associated with humans ingesting plastics and microplastics. Finally, the resolution encourages individuals to take action to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution encourages actions to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Health Protection: The resolution recognizes that plastics and their associated chemicals are associated with human health risks, including the presence of microplastics in human blood, lungs, colons, and placentas. By encouraging people to reduce plastic use, the resolution aims to protect public health. (Resolution Sections 2 and 3)
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Environmental Conservation: The resolution encourages individuals to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the environment. It suggests that actions such as reducing plastic use, collecting and cleaning up litter, and reusing/recycling more plastics will lead to less pollution. (Resolution Sections 3 and Whereas clauses)
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Waste Reduction: Switching from single-use items to reusable items is noted as a way to prevent waste, save water, and reduce litter. (Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- 8/3/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Dave MinDemocrat · California