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Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 560

Mercury Pollution: Health Risks and Power Plant Rules

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

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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.

Passage Likelihood

25%Unlikely

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.

  • ·Non-binding resolution
  • ·Introduced by Senate Democrats
  • ·Referred to committee
  • ·No Republican cosponsors

Legislative Progress

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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.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Dec 17, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Dec 17, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Related Bills

2 bills
S.Res. 561Related bill

A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death.

Dec 17 — Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

S.Res. 562Related bill

A resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.

Dec 17 — Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(8)
D: 8

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