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Plastic Pellet Pollution Prevention Bill
Recent Bills/Plastic Pellet Pollution Prevention Bill

Plastic Pellet Pollution Prevention Bill

IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
Introduced7 months ago
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Why This Matters

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act aims to stop plastic pellets from polluting our waters by enforcing strict rules on their discharge from production and transport facilities. This is important for keeping our environment clean and safe for wildlife and communities.

If you live near a plastic production facility, cleaner waterways could improve your local environment and health.
Who this affects
workers near plastic facilities · communities near plastic facilities · users of local waterways
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to set rules against plastic pellet pollution.
  2. 2It prohibits the release of plastic pellets from production and transportation facilities.
  3. 3Facilities must follow these new rules in their wastewater and stormwater permits.
  4. 4The bill aims to protect waterways from harmful plastic waste.
  5. 5It mandates that these pollution limits be included in all relevant environmental permits.
Read the detailed summary

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

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IntroducedCurrentFeb 12

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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