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A resolution designating July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-320| Senate 
| Updated: 7/14/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Senate has designated July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" to address the pervasive global threat of plastic pollution. This designation acknowledges the severe dangers plastic waste poses to both human health and the environment, highlighting the urgent need for collective action. The resolution underscores alarming statistics, such as the projected tripling of plastic production by 2050 and the low recycling rates in the United States, where a significant majority of plastic waste is landfilled or incinerated. It also points to the massive influx of plastic into oceans, its presence in marine species, and the ingestion of microplastics by humans, which is associated with established health risks. To combat this crisis, the resolution encourages all individuals across the United States to responsibly participate in activities aimed at reducing plastic pollution, not just in July 2025 but year-round. This includes efforts to reduce plastic production and use, improve cleanup initiatives, and enhance reuse and recycling practices to protect and rebuild public health and the environment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-304
A resolution designating July 2021 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-763
A resolution designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-296
A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-697
A resolution designating July 2022 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338: 1)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-304
    A resolution designating July 2021 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-763
    A resolution designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-296
    A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-697
    A resolution designating July 2022 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".


  • July 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338: 1)

Environmental Protection

A resolution designating July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-320| Senate 
| Updated: 7/14/2025
The Senate has designated July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month" to address the pervasive global threat of plastic pollution. This designation acknowledges the severe dangers plastic waste poses to both human health and the environment, highlighting the urgent need for collective action. The resolution underscores alarming statistics, such as the projected tripling of plastic production by 2050 and the low recycling rates in the United States, where a significant majority of plastic waste is landfilled or incinerated. It also points to the massive influx of plastic into oceans, its presence in marine species, and the ingestion of microplastics by humans, which is associated with established health risks. To combat this crisis, the resolution encourages all individuals across the United States to responsibly participate in activities aimed at reducing plastic pollution, not just in July 2025 but year-round. This includes efforts to reduce plastic production and use, improve cleanup initiatives, and enhance reuse and recycling practices to protect and rebuild public health and the environment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-304
A resolution designating July 2021 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-763
A resolution designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-296
A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-697
A resolution designating July 2022 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338: 1)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-304
    A resolution designating July 2021 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-763
    A resolution designating July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-296
    A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-697
    A resolution designating July 2022 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".


  • July 14, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338: 1)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted