Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
A resolution designating July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
A Democratic resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month." It recognizes the various dangers that plastic pollution poses to both human health and the environment. The resolution notes that plastic production is high and that significant amounts of plastic waste enter the oceans annually. It highlights the potential benefits of reducing plastic production, cleaning up litter, and increasing reuse and recycling. Ultimately, the Senate intends to encourage individuals across the United States to participate in activities that reduce plastic pollution.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution promotes environmental stewardship by encouraging the reduction of plastic pollution and litter.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Health and Environmental Protection: The resolution recognizes the dangers plastic pollution poses to human health and the environment, which can be addressed through responsible participation in reduction activities (Section 2 and 3).
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Encouragement of Environmental Stewardship: By designating a specific month, the Senate encourages individuals to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild public health and the environment through actions taken in July 2025 and throughout the year (Section 3).
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Waste Reduction Benefits: The text notes that switching to reusable items instead of single-use items can prevent waste, save water, and reduce litter (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution promotes environmental stewardship by encouraging the reduction of plastic pollution and litter.
- 7/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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