S 559 · 100th Congress · Environmental Protection

Plastic Waste Reduction and Disposal Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-19· Sponsored by Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Approved for full committee consideration an original bill in lieu of this measure.(1987-10-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Plastic Waste Reduction and Disposal Act of 1987 - Title I: Study of Plastic Pollution - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study and report to the Congress on how to mitigate the adverse effects on the environment, including fish and wildlife, of discarding and dumping plastics. Title II: Regulation to Control Plastic Pollution - Requires packaging containers, within 18 months of this Act's enactment, to be made of a naturally degradable material which decomposes within a specified period. Permits States or subdivisions to adopt more stringent standards. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (7)

4 Democrats3 Republicans