The Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024 is a plan to help keep people safe from harmful plastics by making the rules stricter for companies that make plastics and finding new ways to use less plastic, like using packaging we can reuse. It also gives money to study and solve the problems plastics can cause to our planet and our health.

H.R. 8092 is a plan to help keep people and nature safe from plastic by asking the Environmental Protection Agency to find ways to reduce pollution, use less throw-away plastic, and support healthier and cleaner options. It also cares specially about making sure all communities, especially those who might be more affected, are protected.

In July 2024, they want everyone to work together to help the planet by using less plastic and keeping the oceans clean. Plastic can hurt animals and people, so they're encouraging everyone to try and use less of it and find better ways to recycle.

The Research for Healthy Soils Act wants scientists to study tiny plastic bits called microplastics that end up on farms, helping them to learn how these tiny plastics might affect the soil and plants. This study will help them find ways to keep the soil healthy and grow better food until the year 2028.