H.R. 7543 Introduced Environmental Protection

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] Introduced February 12, 2026 Cosponsors 66 (66 D) Latest action February 13, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 13, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  2. Feb 12, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  3. Feb 12, 2026 Introduced in House

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