What does Preamble of Plastic Health Research Act do?

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act. The purpose is to carry out, expand, and coordinate programs relating to plastic exposure health research. The bill authorizes grants, contracts, and agreements related to this research.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Plastic Health Research Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Plastic Health Research Act'.

What does PLASTIC EXPOSURE HEALTH RESEARCH. of Plastic Health Research Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish programs for research on plastic exposures and their potential health effects. The Secretary, in consultation with several agencies, is directed to expand and coordinate research activities related to understanding plastic exposures. Research priorities include developing vetted research methods, validated testing methodologies for microplastics and nanoplastics, and filling gaps in health effects research. Grants and contracts may be awarded to various entities to conduct scientific research on plastic exposure and related health effects. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to Congress and make them publicly available, detailing the research conducted and findings. The legislation also establishes 'Centers of Excellence for Plastic Exposure Health Research' to improve research quality and increase public awareness (where scientifically warranted). Funding of $10,000,000 is authorized for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these provisions.

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Plastic Health Research Act

Last updated: 8/5/2025 · Introduced: 8/5/2025

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes programs to expand and coordinate research on the health effects of plastic exposure, including microplastics and nanoplastics.
It authorizes grants and contracts for scientific research on plastic exposure and related health effects, and creates 'Centers of Excellence' to improve research quality.
The bill provides $10,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2030 to support these research activities and requires annual reports to Congress.

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