Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 560

A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.

Mercury Pollution: Health Risks and Power Plant Rules

Dec 17, 2025·View on Congress.gov

Next up: A senate committeeNo action in 6 months

This resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

This is a non-binding resolution that does not change the law. It is mostly a way for supporters to show their position on environmental rules.

Key Points

This resolution states that mercury is a dangerous poison that can cause brain damage, kidney failure, and birth defects. It notes that there is no safe amount of mercury for a person to be around.
Most mercury pollution comes from power plants that burn coal or oil. The resolution points out that 80 million people live close to these plants, which puts many families and children at risk.
The resolution says the Environmental Protection Agency should not make mercury rules weaker. It argues that keeping strong protections is necessary to prevent health problems like heart disease and learning disabilities in children.

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Milestones

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Dec 17, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Dec 17, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.

Bill NumberSRES 560

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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