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Protecting Communities from Plastics Act

USA117th CongressS-5163| Senate 
| Updated: 12/1/2022
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Communities from Plastics Act This bill sets forth a variety of requirements and incentives to reduce the production and use of plastics and other petrochemicals, including by directing the Environmental Protection Agency to place a temporary pause on certain new permits for petrochemical facilities under the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
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Timeline
Dec 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 2, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9388
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • December 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • December 2, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9388
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9388: Protecting Communities from Plastics Act

Protecting Communities from Plastics Act

USA117th CongressS-5163| Senate 
| Updated: 12/1/2022
Protecting Communities from Plastics Act This bill sets forth a variety of requirements and incentives to reduce the production and use of plastics and other petrochemicals, including by directing the Environmental Protection Agency to place a temporary pause on certain new permits for petrochemical facilities under the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
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Timeline
Dec 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 2, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9388
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • December 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • December 2, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9388
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9388: Protecting Communities from Plastics Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted