Bills · HR 4903
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4903Health
Plastic Health Research Act
INTRO AUG 5· LAST ACTION AUG 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because plastic is everywhere in our modern lives, from food packaging to clothing to the air we breathe. Despite its widespread presence, we still don't fully understand its long-term health effects on humans. If this bill becomes law, it would significantly boost scientific efforts to answer critical questions about plastic's impact, potentially leading to better public health guidance, safer products, and more informed policy decisions regarding plastic use and disposal.
Without this bill, research into plastic exposure and health effects might continue at a slower, less coordinated pace, leaving significant gaps in our knowledge. Voters should care because understanding these potential health risks is crucial for protecting individual and community well-being, especially as concerns about microplastics in our environment and bodies grow.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes and expands government programs to research plastic exposure and its potential health effects, requiring coordination among multiple federal agencies.
This centralizes and boosts federal efforts to understand a growing environmental and public health concern.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes grants and contracts for public, nonprofit, and academic entities to conduct scientific research on plastic exposure and health effects.
This provides critical funding for external experts to conduct studies and gather scientific data.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes research that improves scientific methods, develops standard definitions for microplastics and nanoplastics, and creates validated testing methodologies.
This ensures the research is high-quality, comparable, and provides reliable data that can be trusted and acted upon.
PROVISION 04
Establishes 'centers of excellence' for plastic exposure health research, offering grants to support specialized hubs for in-depth studies.
These centers will create dedicated hubs of expertise to further advance our understanding and inform public health decisions.
PROVISION 05
Requires annual reports to Congress and public sharing of research findings for five years.
This ensures transparency and accountability, keeping the public and policymakers informed about the progress and results of the research.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
60
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 5 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 5
Introduced in House
AUG 5
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4903
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 5, 2025
Last actionAug 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025
House BillHR 4903Health
Plastic Health Research Act
INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
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