S. 4194, known as the "Protecting Communities from Plastics Act of 2024," is a proposed law aimed at addressing the harmful effects of plastics on the environment and communities, particularly those near petrochemical facilities. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to...
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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.