This resolution is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for further action from the committee members. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Very likely to pass
Resolutions that name a specific month for awareness are common and usually pass without much debate since they do not change laws or spend money.
Key Points
This resolution officially names July 2025 as a time for the country to focus on the problems caused by plastic waste. It encourages people to use fewer single-use plastics and participate in clean-up efforts to protect the environment.
The proposal shares alarming facts about waste, noting that the United States only recycles about 5 percent of its plastic. Most plastic waste ends up in landfills or is burned, and millions of tons enter the ocean every year, harming thousands of marine species.
It also highlights health concerns, stating that tiny plastic particles have been found in human blood, lungs, and other organs. The resolution aims to raise awareness so that people and the government take more action to fix these issues and reduce the amount of plastic humans consume daily.
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Milestones
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Jul 14, 2025Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution designating July 2025 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Bill NumberSRES 320
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4338)
