United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 9608 — Reducing Plastics in Wastewater Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows funding for projects that remove plastic waste from wastewater.

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make projects aimed at removing plastic waste from wastewater eligible for federal funding. It focuses on improvements to municipal treatment facilities to enhance plastic waste management.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill aims to improve water quality by reducing plastic pollution from wastewater, benefiting the environment.

Summary

Reducing Plastics in Wastewater Act This bill permits the use of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to construct or improve municipal water treatment facilities to reduce and remove plastic waste, microplastics, and other post-consumer materials from wastewater. That fund provides low-cost financing to communities for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds eligibility for assistance to state water pollution control revolving funds for projects aimed at removing plastic waste and post-consumer materials from wastewater.

  • 33 U.S.C. 1383(c)

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  • 33 U.S.C. 1383(c)

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  • 33 U.S.C. 1383(c)

    for the construction of improvements to treatment works owned and operated by a municipality to reduce and remove plastic waste and post-consumer materials, including microplastics and microfibers, from wastewater.

    This addition specifically allows funding for improvements aimed at reducing plastic waste in wastewater treatment.

  • 33 U.S.C. 1383(i)(1)

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  • 33 U.S.C. 1383(i)(1)

    for an activity described in subsection (c)(13).

    This addition specifies that activities related to plastic waste removal are eligible for additional subsidization.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9608 do?
Reducing Plastics in Wastewater Act This bill permits the use of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to construct or improve municipal water treatment facilities to reduce and remove plastic waste, microplastics, and other post-consumer materials from wastewater. That fund provides low-cost financing to communities for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects.
Who sponsors HR 9608?
HR 9608 is sponsored by Peltola, Mary Sattler (Democratic) and Jacobs, Chris (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9608?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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