US HB4636 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on November 30 2020 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-30 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizes the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to prioritize and advance global efforts to prevent and reduce marine debris and plastic waste. The State Department and the USAID are authorized to work with private-sector and nongovernmental entities to complement such efforts. The bill also authorizes the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to establish an initiative to pursue investment opportunities to address plastic waste pollution and support improved waste management systems in developing countries.

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Title

PLASTICS Act Partnering and Leveraging Assistance to Stop Trash for International Cleaner Seas Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-11-30SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2020-11-18HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-11-18HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5911-5912)
2020-11-18HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4636.
2020-11-18HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5911-5913)
2020-11-18HouseMr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-10-01HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-10-01HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-10-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-10-11HouseIntroduced in House

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