Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2337

119th Congress

Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Durbin

D - IL

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act would require the Environmental Protection Agency to create a rule that prohibits certain companies from discharging plastic pellets and other types of pre-production plastic into America's waterways.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Introduced7/17/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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Vote Prediction

Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act would require the Environmental Protection Agency to create a rule that prohibits certain companies from discharging plastic pellets and other types of pre-production plastic into America's waterways.

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The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act would require the Environmental Protection Agency to create a rule that prohibits certain companies from discharging plastic pellets and other types of pre-production plastic into America's waterways.

Bill Number: 2337
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2337
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Summary: The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act would require the Environmental Protection Agency to create a rule that prohibits certain companies from discharging plastic pellets and other types of pre-production plastic into America's waterways.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act would require the Environmental Protection Agency to create a rule that prohibits certain companies from discharging plastic pellets and other types of pre-production plastic into America's waterways.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill aims to reduce plastic pollution in lakes, rivers, and oceans by targeting the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials.
It would direct the EPA to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of these plastics into U.S. waters.
The goal is to protect the environment and wildlife from the harmful effects of plastic waste entering natural water sources.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would primarily impact companies that manufacture or handle plastic products, as they would be required to change their practices to prevent plastic pellet discharges. It would also benefit the general public and environment by reducing the amount of plastic pollution in America's waterways, which can harm ecosystems and wildlife.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2337, 119th Congress (2025). "Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2337