Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

House Bill

H.R. 7543

119th Congress

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Levin

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act aims to prevent tiny plastic pellets—the raw material used to manufacture plastic products—from polluting America's waterways and oceans. These pellets, also called nurdles, frequently spill during transportation and manufacturing, harming marine life and contaminating beaches where they can persist for decades.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced2/12/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act aims to prevent tiny plastic pellets—the raw material used to manufacture plastic products—from polluting America's waterways and oceans. These pellets, also called nurdles, frequently spill during transportation and manufact

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The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act aims to prevent tiny plastic pellets—the raw material used to manufacture plastic products—from polluting America's waterways and oceans. These pellets, also called nurdles, frequently spill during transportation and manufacturing, harming marine life and contaminating beaches where they can persist for decades.

Bill Number: 7543
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Title: Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Bill Number: 7543
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act aims to prevent tiny plastic pellets—the raw material used to manufacture plastic products—from polluting America's waterways and oceans. These pellets, also called nurdles, frequently spill during transportation and manufacturing, harming marine life and contamina

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act aims to prevent tiny plastic pellets—the raw material used to manufacture plastic products—from polluting America's waterways and oceans. These pellets, also called nurdles, frequently spill during transportation and manufacturing, harming marine life and contaminating beaches where they can persist for decades.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Targets plastic pellet pollution, which threatens marine ecosystems as fish and seabirds mistake these small pellets for food
Would likely establish regulations requiring manufacturers and transporters to prevent pellet spills during production and shipping
Addresses a largely invisible pollution source—billions of these pellets enter waterways annually from industrial facilities
Could reduce microplastic contamination that eventually enters the food chain and impacts human health

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect plastic manufacturers, shipping companies, and facilities that handle raw plastic materials by likely requiring improved containment systems and spill prevention measures. Coastal communities, beachgoers, and fishing industries would benefit from cleaner waters and reduced plastic pollution. The legislation could also help protect marine wildlife populations that suffer from ingesting plastic pellets, while contributing to broader efforts to reduce microplastics in our environment and food supply.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7543, 119th Congress (2026). "Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7543

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