Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

February 12 – March 24, 2026

Senator Durbin and House representatives have introduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, which mandates that the EPA prohibit industrial facilities from discharging plastic pellets into U.S. waterways and stormwater runoff within 60 days of the bill's enactment.

Policies

Sen. Durbin Introduces Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act to Ban Plastic Waste in Waterways

S. 4181

Plastic Pollution: Banning Plastic Pellets in Waterways

H.R. 7543

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