HRES 584 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

HRES 584 is a symbolic House resolution expressing support for designating July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month." It does not create new laws or regulations but aims to raise public awareness about plastic pollution by encouraging all individuals in the United States to participate in reducing plastic use and waste. The resolution cites alarming statistics on plastic production, low recycling rates, and environmental harm to justify the designation. It specifically urges Americans to take action through reusable alternatives and cleanup efforts during July. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects no specific group but seeks to promote voluntary behavior change.
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 13, 2023 Last action Jul 14, 2023
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Jul 14, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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Jul 13, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jul 13, 2023
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