H.R.4903

Plastic Health Research Act

Introduced·8/5/25

The Plastic Health Research Act aims to enhance research on plastic exposure health effects.

The Plastic Health Research Act amends the Public Health Service Act to expand and coordinate programs for plastic exposure health research. The bill authorizes grants and contracts to support research on the potential health effects of plastic exposure. It establishes centers of excellence to improve the quality and comparability of scientific results. The bill also mandates information sharing among relevant agencies and requires annual reports to Congress on the research conducted.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Aug 5, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Aug 5, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.